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Y246 LTF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,196 mi
Last recorded32,196 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,196 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet nsf not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear no plate illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,055 miles

EML on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,413 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,375 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,232 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,816 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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Y246 LTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y246 LTF, 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 Y246 LTF registered?

Y246 LTF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y246 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 LTF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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