CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y764 NYB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 NYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 130,291 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE CALOPER MULFUNCTION

Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 120,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,166 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on /one front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,255 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front foglight broken lense

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,255 miles

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

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front foglight broken lense

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,881 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,514 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,621 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y764 NYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y764 NYB, 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

How do I check the history of Y764 NYB?

You can check the full history of Y764 NYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y764 NYB registered?

Y764 NYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y764 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y764 NYB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y764 NYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y764 NYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.