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Y416 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,245 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust blow at front flexy joint

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on,oil leaks-requires investigation dripping out between engine/gearbox housing,outer sills covered,front No plate damaged,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,nearside rear tyre inner tread lumpy,

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 21 Apr 2010 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate damaged

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,702 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2007 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,755 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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Y416 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y416 LJM, 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 Y416 LJM registered?

Y416 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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