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Y566 NJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,013 mi
Last recorded78,013 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,013 miles

Cild seat fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2010 78,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Cild seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,771 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,086 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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Y566 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y566 NJO, 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 Y566 NJO registered?

Y566 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y566 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y566 NJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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