MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,945 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y257 NLF registered?
Y257 NLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y257 NLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y257 NLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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