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Y447 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,451 mi
Last recorded180,451 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 180,451 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near seat mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 176,947 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 173,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs and pads poor condition, and brake judder

Fail 23 May 2013 173,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs and pads poor condition, and brake judder

Pass 17 May 2012 164,028 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe starting to blow on flexy

Fail 12 May 2012 164,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe starting to blow on flexy

Pass 25 May 2011 152,146 miles

BUSHES WORN ON LOWER ARMS 2 ARMS EACH SIDE,

FRONT SUSPENSTION SOFT,SLIGHT PLAY IN SHOCK TOP MOUNTS AND BEARINGS O/S + N/S

Pass 30 Apr 2010 139,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 139,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 116,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,032 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 95,022 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 75,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 56,532 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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Y447 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y447 NLN, 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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Y447 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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