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Y606 NLH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 NLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 108,261 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,148 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)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,342 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 80,422 miles

outer skin rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,404 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

outer skin rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2011 76,462 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 76,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,646 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,097 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 53,097 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 43,897 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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Y606 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y606 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 Y606 NLH registered?

Y606 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y606 NLH safe to buy?

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