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Y199 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,999 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,348 miles

Front exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,050 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

segment of centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Sep 2015 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

segment of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,527 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,298 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 92,698 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield broken

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,698 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Clamp missing between the rear box and front exhaust system

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

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,102 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,355 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 71,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,017 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 64,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,322 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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Y199 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y199 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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Y199 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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