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Y165 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 100,941 miles

Nearside Front abs pickup ring broken, abs not illuminated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 99,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge, tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2016 99,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support rubber missing on rear box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge, tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2015 97,373 miles

both rear Tyres worn slightly on inner shoulder

brake pedal slightly spongy

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear brake disc facing slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 2 May 2015 97,357 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear Tyres worn slightly on inner shoulder

brake pedal slightly spongy

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear brake disc facing slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Fail 18 Mar 2014 97,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,073 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,576 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,997 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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Y165 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y165 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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Y165 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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