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Y49 LAN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 119,401 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light indicates a fault

offside front coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly

Fail 14 Feb 2013 115,465 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light indicates a fault

offside front coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,903 miles

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

jubilee clips around fuel tank pipes corroded and insecure

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 108,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

jubilee clips around fuel tank pipes corroded and insecure

long tavel on handbrake lever

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 101,009 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009

child seat rear unable to test belt

Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,981 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 78,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge may need alignment check.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,037 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2006 59,221 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y49 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y49 LAN, 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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Y49 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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