MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,058 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake light failure warning on dash dispaly
Brake pipes front to rear corroding
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust
Engine management light on
Front and rear brake discs corroding
Front and rear number plates deteriorating
Front inner wheel arches corroding
Offside rear parking brake lever return spring missing
Slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyres perishing
Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and exhaust components
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake light failure warning on dash dispaly
Brake pipes front to rear corroding
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust
Engine management light on
Front and rear brake discs corroding
Front and rear number plates deteriorating
Front inner wheel arches corroding
Offside rear parking brake lever return spring missing
Slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyres perishing
Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, brake and exhaust components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
EML on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SRS light on
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres wearing low
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y431 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y431 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 Y431 LJM registered?
Y431 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y431 LJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y431 LJM shows 12 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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