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Y454 NLN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,196 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,387 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes worn

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise engine oil leaks

advise front screen chipped,just with in limits

advise fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,441 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,501 miles

both rear shocks starting to leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside rear shock absorber started to leak quite alot.

nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

nearside rear tyre wall & tread edges cracked & perished quite alot!!

offside rear tyre cracked & started to perished up.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y454 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y454 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y454 NLN registered?

Y454 NLN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y454 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 NLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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