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Y148 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

244,763 mi
Last recorded244,763 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 244,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 239,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 236,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 231,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 220,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 215,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 195,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 188,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 169,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 150,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut however not deep enough to expose cord

offside front tyre sidewall cut however not deep enough to expose cord

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,817 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 115,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight mark on o/s rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 104,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 60,074 miles

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

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

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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Y148 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y148 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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Y148 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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