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Y423 NYD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired on inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor section corroded and filled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing and turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired on inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached under tray damaged and fog ( spot )light glasses are broken cutty edges (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad locking pin not correct (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on bulk head corroded under sound padding (rack moving excessively) (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad pin not correct (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise steering rack is leaking

unable to check outer sills properly as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,423 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside and offside rear spring mounts corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,063 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,209 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,085 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,942 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,945 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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Y423 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y423 NYD, 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 Y423 NYD registered?

Y423 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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