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Y118 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,100 miles

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,562 miles

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

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,524 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,462 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,896 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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Y118 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y118 LAN, 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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Y118 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y118 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 LAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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