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Y382 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 137,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

drivers mirror broken not afffecting drivers view from the rear

Pass 25 Sep 2010 130,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 130,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,367 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 109,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust back box clamp very corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre punctured

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,957 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering wheel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y382 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y382 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 Y382 LAN registered?

Y382 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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