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Y327 NLR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 NLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,930 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,257 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,257 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,272 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 94,349 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 915,595 miles

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 915,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,499 miles

all brake discs corroded -- vehicle been standing

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,499 miles

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

all brake discs corroded -- vehicle been standing

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,479 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 80,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 70,861 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

rear brake pads very low - approx 2mm

Pass 23 May 2007 64,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,434 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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Y327 NLR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y327 NLR, 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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Y327 NLR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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