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Y64 NLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,242 mi
Last recorded129,242 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 NLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 129,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 127,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 120,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,130 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres just meet legal requirement

Fail 13 Apr 2010 93,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres just meet legal requirement

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,932 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 83,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,200 miles

small cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

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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Y64 NLX 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 76.9%.

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 Y64 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y64 NLX registered?

Y64 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y64 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y64 NLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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