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Y427 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 150,998 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 150,998 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,778 miles

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

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

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

o-s-r tyre perishing

o-s-r wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 134,963 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 134,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 130,147 miles

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

steering rack mounting area weakened

Pass 27 Jun 2008 123,277 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 117,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 111,227 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y427 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y427 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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Y427 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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