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Y417 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 73,138 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 73,138 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 70,239 miles

nearside front tyre worn oninner and outeredge

Pass 22 May 2012 67,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unbalance front brakes advise attention

Pass 16 May 2011 65,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lot of rust on brake unions vehicle been standing

Pass 19 May 2009 60,800 miles

lot of rust on brake unions vehicle been standing

Fail 13 May 2008 59,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,197 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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Y417 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y417 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 Y417 LJM registered?

Y417 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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