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Y546 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,734 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,903 miles

Dampness on power steering rack and pipes

Engine management light illuminated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low, cuts in tread

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre worn, inner edge, recommend replace

Oil leak

Rear brake pads seem low

Slight play top steering column

Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,901 miles

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

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

Dampness on power steering rack and pipes

Engine management light illuminated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low, cuts in tread

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre worn, inner edge, recommend replace

Oil leak

Rear brake pads seem low

Slight play top steering column

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,401 miles

n/s/f wingmirror slight cracked

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Feb 2010 81,401 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wingmirror slight cracked

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,759 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 55,748 miles

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

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

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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Y546 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y546 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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Y546 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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