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Y331 NJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 124,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 114,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 114,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,444 miles

corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,310 miles

Oil leak

eml illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2013 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

eml illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,769 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

outer bush on each front track control arm has deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,534 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 83,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

left hand & right hand fronttrack control arm to compression arm bushes have deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,393 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,186 miles

both wiper blade retaining clips worn

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,433 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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Y331 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y331 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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Y331 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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