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Y445 NYB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 NYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 142,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 141,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 127,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 120,192 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside front tyre is flat

Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 113,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,622 miles

ALL brake discs grouved and worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,622 miles

ALL brake discs grouved and worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,879 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,847 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y445 NYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y445 NYB, 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 Y445 NYB registered?

Y445 NYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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