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Y553 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,793 miles

discs corroded

osf tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,701 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,993 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,917 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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Y553 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y553 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 Y553 LJM registered?

Y553 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y553 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 LJM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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