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Y371 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,647 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 92,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured front bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive due to engine sump crack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front indicator lamp damage

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leaks

play on offside steering mount when rocking steering side to side next to servo

Fail 12 Dec 2019 89,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroding away

oil leaks

play on offside steering mount when rocking steering side to side next to servo

Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,596 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,699 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2016 83,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,278 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,801 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 66,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 62,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,492 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,519 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,269 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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Y371 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y371 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y371 NLN registered?

Y371 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y371 NLN safe to buy?

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