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Y379 NTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,201 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,841 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front spot lights broken

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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Y379 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y379 NTW, 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 Y379 NTW registered?

Y379 NTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y379 NTW safe to buy?

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