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Y397 LDP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 LDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,713 miles

Bonnet & tailgate struts weak

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet & tailgate struts weak

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,040 miles

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

front bumper insecure. exhaust heat sheild loose.

Pass 7 May 2013 104,591 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 104,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 545,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,269 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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Y397 LDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y397 LDP, 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 Y397 LDP registered?

Y397 LDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y397 LDP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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