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Y428 NYD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing slighty (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 37,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing slighty (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox misted with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox misted in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust and clamp heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2022 34,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,772 miles

Both front and O/S/R Tyres starting to perish.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,004 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,429 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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Y428 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y428 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 Y428 NYD registered?

Y428 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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