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Y495 NHJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 NHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 96,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 95,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 93,394 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 93,394 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 92,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 89,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,692 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,962 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,484 miles

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

both rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 52,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 49,402 miles

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

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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Y495 NHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y495 NHJ, 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 Y495 NHJ registered?

Y495 NHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y495 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 NHJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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