MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front tyre cut on outer wall
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
centre exhaust mount worn
long parking brake travel
offside rear tyre tread pattern slightly out of shape
rear number plate delaminating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
centre exhaust mount worn
long parking brake travel
offside rear tyre tread pattern slightly out of shape
rear number plate delaminating
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y226 TNC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y226 TNC, 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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Y226 TNC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2001.
Is Y226 TNC safe to buy?
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