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Y354 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,720 mi
Last recorded200,720 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 200,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

side skirts fitted and slight corrosion at sill lips, both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2021 194,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle restricted view

Fail 3 Dec 2021 194,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 20 Nov 2020 186,520 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 170,557 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 158,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 May 2018 158,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 May 2017 145,314 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2017 145,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 131,640 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 116,690 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 102,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (not showing cords)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,158 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear plate delaminated

Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear plate delaminated

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 57,685 miles

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

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

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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Y354 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y354 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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Y354 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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