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Y421 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 138,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 132,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 122,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 116,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,157 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 55,394 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 45,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 35,759 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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Y421 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y421 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 Y421 LJM registered?

Y421 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y421 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 LJM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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