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Y358 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,842 mi
Last recorded61,842 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,842 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,085 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded .

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,085 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded .

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,508 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 60,499 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,803 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 56,801 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,618 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake out of balance when applied together

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,417 miles

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

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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Y358 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y358 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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Y358 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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