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Y413 NJN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 NJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 105,716 miles

engine management light on oil leak

front windscreen chip

near side front tyre sidewall cut flat - off side rear tyre flat - off side front tyre edge wear - near side rear tyre nail in edge

off side rear brake bind

steering rack movement

Fail 9 Aug 2010 105,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front windscreen chip

engine management light on oil leak

near side front tyre sidewall cut flat - off side rear tyre flat - off side front tyre edge wear - near side rear tyre nail in edge

near side handbrake cable not moving

off side rear brake bind

steering rack movement

Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pads wear

engine management light on

front number plate discolour

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,557 miles

brake pads wear

engine management light on

front number plate discolour

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on - oil over car

exhaust corrosion

front windscreen and off side front headlight chips

movement in steering rack security

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jun 2008 88,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on - oil over car

exhaust corrosion

front windscreen and off side front headlight chips

movement in steering rack security

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,434 miles

front windscreen and off side front headlight chips

near side front tyre edge wear and cracks

Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front windscreen and off side front headlight chips

near side front tyre edge wear and cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,879 miles

front windscreen damage

off side front and near side rear tyres low treads

oil over car and cat

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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Y413 NJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y413 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 Y413 NJN registered?

Y413 NJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y413 NJN safe to buy?

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