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Y241 NJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 103,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and rear tyres have slight cuts inbetween threads

engine MIL lamp on

oil leak

rear exhaust slightly rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake level warning light is illuminated, brake fluid level is ok

coolant is empty!!

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil is empty!!

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,919 miles

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

offside rear light cluster is damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting advice change

offside headlamp beam image faint

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,265 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,208 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,954 miles

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

ofgfside rear tyre puctured

Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

offside rear tyre punchurd

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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Y241 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y241 NJO, 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 Y241 NJO registered?

Y241 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is Y241 NJO safe to buy?

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