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Y212 NLP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,619 mi
Last recorded56,619 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 NLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,619 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres 20 years old

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,797 miles

Front both tyres are 18 years old

Nearside Rear tyre is 20 years old

power steering pipe has slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2022 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is 16 years old

Nearside Rear tyre is 18 years old

Offside Front tyre is 16 years old

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 9 May 2022 55,780 miles

Offside Front tyre is 16 years old

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is 16 years old

Nearside Rear tyre is 18 years old

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 28 May 2021 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,782 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,196 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,700 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205/50/r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 49,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bulge on inner sidewall o/s/r

Pass 9 May 2012 49,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bulge o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 2 May 2012 49,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bulge o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,984 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 48,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,212 miles

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

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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Y212 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y212 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y212 NLP registered?

Y212 NLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y212 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 NLP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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