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Y549 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 99,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 97,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 91,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 91,506 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 83,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

deterioration to rear exhaust box

exhaust mounting bracket on centre pipe broken

Pass 9 May 2011 74,797 miles

pas rack has oil misting

Fail 9 May 2011 74,797 miles

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

pas rack has oil misting

Pass 13 May 2010 68,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,787 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2007 43,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,694 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2005 38,867 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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Y549 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y549 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 Y549 LJM registered?

Y549 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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