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Y184 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,465 mi
Last recorded143,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,465 miles

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

offside front seat belt is frayed

Fail 10 Jun 2013 143,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front cv gaiter has pin hole in it

offside front seat belt is frayed

tyres 215 45 17

Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,923 miles

Both rear and off side front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Drivers seat belt is fraying slightly.

Near side front bottom suspension arm centre bush is worn and sepperating.

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded away.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt [n/s/r]

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,869 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt [n/s/r]

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,080 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 46,628 miles

both front wipers poor

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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Y184 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y184 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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Y184 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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