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L88 AMH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 AMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,103 miles

front exhaust joint corroded and starting to leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,365 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 98,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside brake disc surface corroded

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,824 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,516 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnett saftey catch seized

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 85,345 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnett saftey catch seized

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,391 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

slight split in offside wiper blade but cleans screen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear flexi ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,289 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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L88 AMH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 L88 AMH, 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 L88 AMH registered?

L88 AMH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is L88 AMH safe to buy?

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