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Y449 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,075 mi
Last recorded100,075 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight under body

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,073 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight under body

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,004 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE RUSTED

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDER VEHICLE RUSTED

Pass 2 May 2019 97,005 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 22 May 2018 94,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 94,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,024 miles

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ADVICE SLIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,020 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +CRACKED BADLEY ON WALL'S. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ADVICE SLIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,165 miles

steering wheel not straight

Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering wheel not straight

Fail 17 May 2014 78,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded outer edge

rear brake discs corroded outer edge

Pass 17 May 2014 78,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded outer edge

rear brake discs corroded outer edge

Pass 9 May 2013 75,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,372 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,686 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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Y449 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y449 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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Y449 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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