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Y504 NRK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 NRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,241 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,180 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,254 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 15,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 13,029 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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Y504 NRK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y504 NRK, 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 Y504 NRK registered?

Y504 NRK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y504 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 NRK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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