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Y404 NJN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 NJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,569 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

repair patches under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2025 137,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis where bulkhead joins at steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead next to steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 136,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2019 130,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 130,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,935 miles

advise rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,861 miles

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 122,257 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,134 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,220 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,028 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,948 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 77,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,956 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,956 miles

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

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

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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Y404 NJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y404 NJN, 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 Y404 NJN registered?

Y404 NJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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