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Y606 LCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,170 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

rear exh heat shield adrift

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,165 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r locking up parking brake (3.5.1k)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

rear exh heat shield adrift

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,582 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift on rear

front brake discs lipped

some water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift on rear

front brake discs lipped

some water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,157 miles

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

water ingress to front no plate

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,117 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,208 miles

NB : VEHICLE WAS TESTED IN WET WEATHER

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

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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Y606 LCF 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 Y606 LCF, 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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Y606 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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