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Y437 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,567 miles

A little corrosion starting on top of both front strut casings

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

Steering pipe damp with fluid

Fail 20 Jun 2012 145,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

A little corrosion starting on top of both front strut casings

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

Steering pipe damp with fluid

Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,397 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2010 126,617 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2010 126,617 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 106,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 106,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y437 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y437 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 Y437 LJM registered?

Y437 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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