MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corrdoded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corrdoded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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Y353 NLN 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 71.4%.
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 Y353 NLN, 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 Y353 NLN registered?
Y353 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.
Is Y353 NLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y353 NLN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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