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Y152 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,451 mi
Last recorded22,451 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 22,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 22,432 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 22,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,228 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 20,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,295 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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Y152 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y152 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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Y152 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y152 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y152 LAN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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