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Y265 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 74,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and front to rear at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,624 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan seat mount (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and front to rear at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,500 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 38,619 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 34,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,237 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 23,237 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,626 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,017 miles

all brake disks have slight surface corrosion

offside front and bothr rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,737 miles

both front disks are corroded and slightly scored

both front suspension struts corroded

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2009 17,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front disks are corroded and slightly scored

both front suspension struts corroded

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,815 miles

advise 2 x new tyres 205/50w16

both rear tyres split on shoulder areas

shock absorbers corroding

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2008 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise 2 x new tyres 205/50w16

both rear tyres split on shoulder areas

shock absorbers corroding

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,829 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,690 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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Y265 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y265 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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Y265 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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