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Y384 NBV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 NBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,682 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,416 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer casing rusted but not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,481 miles

bulkhead flexing when steering [no cracks seen]

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,479 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 89,248 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,777 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,785 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,527 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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Y384 NBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y384 NBV, 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 Y384 NBV registered?

Y384 NBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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