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X92 LUY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,762 mi
Last recorded159,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX92 LUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 159,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount missing at front

Fail 4 Feb 2014 157,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount missing at front

Pass 22 Jan 2013 152,548 miles

Battery insecure and weak

Engine management light on

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 140,111 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,921 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear position lamp slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2011 132,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

nearside rear position lamp slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,979 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 85,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,177 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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X92 LUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X92 LUY, 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 X92 LUY registered?

X92 LUY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X92 LUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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