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Y593 LJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,115 mi
Last recorded178,115 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 178,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 176,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 173,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 169,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 154,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant warning lamp on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 154,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant warning lamp on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 140,111 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

coolant warning light on

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f fog light broken

small stonechips in n/s screen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,217 miles

offside rear brake outer disc corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 125,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake outer disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,564 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,973 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,036 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,036 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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Y593 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y593 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y593 LJM registered?

Y593 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2001.

Is Y593 LJM safe to buy?

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