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Y861 LBW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 LBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,076 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,758 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,758 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,320 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,573 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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Y861 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y861 LBW, 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 Y861 LBW registered?

Y861 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y861 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 LBW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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