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Y734 NJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,460 mi
Last recorded152,460 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 152,460 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 172,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 130,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 123,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 113,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 105,104 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 96,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 86,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,346 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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Y734 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y734 NJO, 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 Y734 NJO registered?

Y734 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y734 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y734 NJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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