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Y376 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,295 mi
Last recorded162,295 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 162,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 162,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 158,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 153,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,504 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 139,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet safety catch stiff

bulkhead has a small crack near srvo mount

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (not showing cords)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet safety catch stiff

bulkhead has a small crack near srvo mount

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (not showing cords)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,638 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2011 117,638 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,248 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play from nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,317 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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Y376 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y376 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 Y376 NLN registered?

Y376 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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