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Y496 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,808 miles

all four brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,534 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,128 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,550 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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Y496 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y496 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 Y496 LJM registered?

Y496 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2001.

Is Y496 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 LJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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