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Y708 NVX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,411 mi
Last recorded120,411 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 NVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,411 miles

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 114,850 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Oil leak from engine ()

engine mil light on at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2016 114,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

engine mil light on at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,753 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,913 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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Y708 NVX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y708 NVX, 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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Y708 NVX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y708 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 NVX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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