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Y235 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,220 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 132,181 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,094 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre-sidewall has persihing cracks but not through to canvas or cords.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,459 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 87,061 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,059 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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Y235 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y235 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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Y235 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y235 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 LAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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