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Y209 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,073 mi
Last recorded126,073 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,073 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 126,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,858 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot well around the drain bungs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear back box corroded outer skin

under body side has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,858 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot well around the drain bungs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear back box corroded outer skin

under body side has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,584 miles

engine has a minor oil leak

rear back box outer skin deteriorating

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,533 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,933 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,861 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,402 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,402 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,364 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,816 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,207 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,553 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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Y209 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y209 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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Y209 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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