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Y257 NLF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 NLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,526 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint,slight damage and blowing

advise power steering rack weeping

Fail 6 May 2014 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint,slight damage and blowing

advise power steering rack weeping

Pass 21 May 2013 81,022 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise exhaust front pipe corroded and slight blow

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 May 2012 77,409 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes slight movement.

advise front brake pads starting to wear low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight exhaust blow front.

Pass 18 May 2011 72,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 17 May 2011 72,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 11 May 2010 67,810 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all starting to corrode

advise oil leak auto gearbox area

advise power steering rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Fail 11 May 2010 67,806 miles

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

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

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all starting to corrode

advise near side front tyre balding on inner edge near legal limits

advise near side rear tyre tread starting to distort inner edge

advise oil leak auto gearbox area

advise power steering rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,861 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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Y257 NLF 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 78.6%.

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 Y257 NLF, 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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Y257 NLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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