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Y536 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 169,193 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 169,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Centre exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside front floor excessively corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Oil leak

Rear service brake release uneven

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,627 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2014 167,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front floor pan corroded

offside front tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 165,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 150,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,555 miles

perishing and uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,121 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,056 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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Y536 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y536 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 Y536 LJM registered?

Y536 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y536 LJM safe to buy?

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