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X943 LPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,439 mi
Last recorded116,439 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,669 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,307 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,239 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing round inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2011 93,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing round inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,761 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 87,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,909 miles

nearside front tyre worn round outside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,172 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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X943 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X943 LPV registered?

X943 LPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X943 LPV safe to buy?

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