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Y477 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 132,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,808 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,075 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 96,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,794 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,437 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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Y477 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y477 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 Y477 LJM registered?

Y477 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y477 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 LJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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