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Y201 NLP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,562 mi
Last recorded115,562 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 NLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 115,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,664 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 107,944 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 94,493 miles

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 66,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 63,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,451 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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Y201 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y201 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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What year was Y201 NLP registered?

Y201 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y201 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 NLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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