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Y258 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,294 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 93,294 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,345 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres worn on the inner edges will need replacing soon

Both number plates will need replacing soon

Handbrake lever almost comes to the stop

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 45,311 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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Y258 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y258 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 Y258 LAN registered?

Y258 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y258 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 LAN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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