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Y768 NOY

2001 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE92,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 NOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 127,570 miles

both side front lower arm track control mounting bushes perished

front bumper damaged

noise when engine speed lifted

slight corrosion to front shokers

Fail 4 Aug 2008 127,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both side front lower arm track control mounting bushes perished

front bumper damaged

noise when engine speed lifted

slight corrosion to front shokers

Pass 1 Sep 2007 120,366 miles

front undertray is broken

rear tyres ...tread unevenly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 92,622 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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Y768 NOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y768 NOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y768 NOY registered?

Y768 NOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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