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Y423 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,788 mi
Last recorded177,788 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 177,788 miles

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

o-s drive shaft bearing has movement

o-s rack area weakened, unable to fully inspect as cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 173,065 miles

offside driveshaft centre bearing has excessive movement

Fail 28 May 2010 173,065 miles

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

offside driveshaft centre bearing has excessive movement

Pass 19 Jun 2009 166,631 miles

steering rack area weakened

Fail 17 Jun 2009 166,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

steering rack area weakened

Pass 13 Jun 2008 145,571 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 126,616 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

STEERING RACK HAS MOVEMENT UNDER LOAD. unable to carry out full inspection as engine under cover fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 107,324 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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Y423 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y423 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 Y423 LJM registered?

Y423 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y423 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 LJM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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