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Y644 LCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,729 miles

sterring mounting slight movement

Fail 14 Nov 2012 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sterring mounting slight movement

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,110 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cuts to side walls

Fail 18 Nov 2011 85,110 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres cuts to side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 64,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,348 miles

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

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

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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Y644 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y644 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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What year was Y644 LCF registered?

Y644 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y644 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y644 LCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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