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Y409 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 155,980 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 155,980 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 145,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 145,099 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 120,611 miles

Advise: front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated and front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2007 108,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 108,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 97,617 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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Y409 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y409 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y409 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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