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Y415 LDP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 LDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 119,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,263 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,583 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 168,967 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,999 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust center silence and rear silencer deteriated.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Not all item visable on steering column due to cover fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,066 miles

Both n/s & o/side wiper blades split but clears screen effectively

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine has slight oil leak

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate is cracked, but unlikely to be misread

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate is cracked, but unlikely to be misread

offside front tyre has a split/cut in outer side wall, but no cord is showing

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,685 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 80,404 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear axle bush,s have slight play

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 80,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside and offside rear axle bush,s have slight play

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,163 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 3 May 2006 57,461 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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Y415 LDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y415 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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Y415 LDP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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