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X642 LPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,713 mi
Last recorded139,713 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 139,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

offside rear brake hose ferrules very corroded.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn / uneven.

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 139,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

nearside front head lamp kick up / aim low.i have adjusted.

nearside rear disc/s badly corroded ,and pitted.

nearside rear parking brake cable corroded within runner.

offside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn ,marginal pass.

offside rear brake hose ferrules very corroded.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn / uneven.

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 133,071 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 124,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,372 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 105,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 105,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s light cover broken

Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 100,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X642 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X642 LPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X642 LPV registered?

X642 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X642 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X642 LPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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