MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head to chassis (6.1.A.1)
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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?
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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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