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Y195 NLP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 NLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 100,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,127 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,292 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on edges

both rear tyres distorting on edges

slight exhaust blow on join

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,279 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s front tyre tread starting to get low and weorn on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads distorting on inner edges

o/s front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

rear brakes increasing and decreasing getting near limit

slight exhaust blow on joint from middle to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,336 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads distorting on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads distorting on inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteraite

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,638 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Both rear tyres feathered.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing low.

Both rear tyres feathered.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,082 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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Y195 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y195 NLP, 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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Y195 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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