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Y809 LRX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner wall running out due to wheel rim damage

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 58,046 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 55,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,055 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,392 miles

very slight oil leak on g/box.!

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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Y809 LRX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y809 LRX, 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 Y809 LRX registered?

Y809 LRX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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