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Y227 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,160 mi
Last recorded138,160 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 138,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 108,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 83,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 83,249 miles

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

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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Y227 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 91.7%.

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 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 Y227 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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What year was Y227 LAN registered?

Y227 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y227 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y227 LAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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