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X938 LPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,800 miles

Both the front tyres are worn slightly on the inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,926 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,558 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,534 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,525 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 91,456 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 80,569 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 69,825 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,389 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,085 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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X938 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X938 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 X938 LPV registered?

X938 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X938 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X938 LPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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