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B25 LUT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,613 miles

eml intermittent. slight blow rear exhaust.

nsf tyre 2.5mm + worn inner edge. wear perishing osf tyre.

washers partially blocked. osf inner brake pad low. front no.plate split. oil leak.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 134,607 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figure spacing (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre 2.5mm + worn inner edge. wear perishing osf tyre.

washers partially blocked. osf inner brake pad low. front no.plate split. oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 115,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,213 miles

chip on screen zone a

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

one washer jet blocked

rear brake pads low

slight movement in steering column

Fail 11 Jan 2008 63,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

chip on screen zone a

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

one washer jet blocked

rear brake pads low

slight movement in steering column

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,196 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,077 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edge,s

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2006 46,405 miles

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

front tyre worn edges outer n/s o/s

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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B25 LUT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B25 LUT, 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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B25 LUT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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