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Y588 LNU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 LNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 114,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 114,809 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inside shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,835 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,376 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,639 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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Y588 LNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y588 LNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y588 LNU registered?

Y588 LNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y588 LNU safe to buy?

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