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Y447 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack moving on bulkhead

Fail 17 Jun 2011 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack moving on bulkhead

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,126 miles

front tyres worn

movement in nsf lower arm centre bush

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in nsf lower arm centre bush

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,346 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front pads and discs worn

handbrake travel

osf headlamp cracked

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaus box rusty

small rust patches forming on vehicles underbody

tracking appears out

Pass 14 Jun 2008 66,129 miles

front anti roll bar rubbers splitting

front brake pads apear low

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 59,192 miles

slight bind in nearside front wheel

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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Y447 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y447 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 Y447 LJM registered?

Y447 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y447 LJM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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