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Y231 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,718 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 130,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 127,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 116,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 112,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs showing corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs showing corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 86,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,592 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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Y231 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y231 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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Y231 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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