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Y396 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,923 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head to chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,903 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead cracked and split (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes in clips on floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported on chassis leg (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis leg to bulkhead corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front abs sensing ring cracked on outer cv joint

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

Offside Rear brake hose retaining clip corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

fuel tank hose clips corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,549 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,956 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak at top of engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,415 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 27 Apr 2011 69,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,990 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,720 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 41,610 miles

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

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

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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Y396 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y396 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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Y396 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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