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Y561 NPU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 NPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2014 77,927 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,661 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2012 70,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,391 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls require new very soon

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 47,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 41,719 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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Y561 NPU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y561 NPU, 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 Y561 NPU registered?

Y561 NPU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y561 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 NPU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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