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Y358 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,672 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 111,592 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 111,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,029 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin plus wearing inside edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin plus wearing inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,908 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin inside edge 2.mm

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,927 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,714 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness in o/s/f indicator lens

dampness on steering rack

rust forming on both front suspension struts

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y358 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y358 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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Y358 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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