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Y774 LMO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,713 mi
Last recorded141,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 141,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Sep 2015 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust deterioated

slight corrosion to inner rear wheel arches inside wheels

Fail 10 Sep 2015 138,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust deterioated

slight corrosion to inner rear wheel arches inside wheels

Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front floor slight corrosion

offside and nearside front kick panels slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has perrished outside shoulder

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,342 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 110,218 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,734 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,495 miles

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

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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Y774 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y774 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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Y774 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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