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Y618 NLH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 NLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,575 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,842 miles

Bulkhead around steering mount area has been welded.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,866 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,058 miles

Oil leak

advise movement in steering rack mountings.

advise nearside front tyre has sidewall damage/cut

advise offside rear tyre has sidewall damage/cut.

advise oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,180 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,931 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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Y618 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y618 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 Y618 NLH registered?

Y618 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y618 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 NLH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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