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Y769 LMO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,889 mi
Last recorded147,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 147,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 119,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,094 miles

front bulk head slight flexing

front windscreen slight damage

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 93,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/o/s tyre edges worn (close to legal limit)

front bulk head slight flexing

front windscreen slight damage

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn/uneven tyre wear

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,426 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight flexing f/o/s bulk head

Fail 24 Jul 2010 86,399 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight flexing f/o/s bulk head

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,518 miles

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn/small splits

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,940 miles

r/o/s tyre inner tread small splits/worn

rear exhaust section clamp corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

r/o/s tyre inner tread small splits/worn

rear exhaust section clamp corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,355 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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Y769 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y769 LMO, 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 Y769 LMO registered?

Y769 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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