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Y603 NLH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 NLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,935 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perishing/cracking

Rear backbox deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,105 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,183 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,245 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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Y603 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y603 NLH, 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 Y603 NLH registered?

Y603 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y603 NLH safe to buy?

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