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Y359 NJO

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,679 mi
Last recorded162,679 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 162,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake padle ruber replacement advisaed,

object may obstructing driver vew removed high,

Pass 25 Feb 2012 156,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 156,599 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CLUTCH PADDLE ABOVE PANEL ISECURE,IMPEDE THE OPERATION.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 151,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 151,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 148,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 146,560 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2008 140,823 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2008 140,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 125,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 105,791 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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Y359 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y359 NJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y359 NJO registered?

Y359 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y359 NJO safe to buy?

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