MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
oil leak but not excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.
ADVICE SLIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE.
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.
steering wheel not straight
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
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
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
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
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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?
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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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