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X865 LRT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,278 mi
Last recorded125,278 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 LRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 125,278 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 125,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 123,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 101,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,565 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 55,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,018 miles

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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X865 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X865 LRT, 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 X865 LRT registered?

X865 LRT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X865 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X865 LRT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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