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Y391 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,702 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose insecure on tank (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,828 miles

suspension under body becoming corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapen (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) insecure pads have split in two front and rear (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play found at wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,851 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 106,602 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 105,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre uneven tread wear

o/s front suspension noise

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front wheel drive shaft movement

Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front wheel drive shaft movement

Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,266 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,266 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,076 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no secondary bonnet catch

Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,544 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,315 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY STARTING IN TOP/COLUMN BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE WITH FLATS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,666 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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Y391 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y391 LJM, 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 Y391 LJM registered?

Y391 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y391 LJM safe to buy?

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