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Y522 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,244 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 125,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 113,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 113,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,917 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 91,781 miles

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

slight leak from n/s rear shock absorber

Fail 21 May 2008

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

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

n/s rear brake disc badly corroded

slight leak on n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,758 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,964 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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Y522 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y522 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y522 LJM registered?

Y522 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y522 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 LJM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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