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Y76 NLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 NLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexui pipe in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 9 May 2013 90,202 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

near side rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,028 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,958 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,011 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs warped, Oil leak, Damp around steering rack, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,349 miles

Adv, Slightly damp around steering rack, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chip n/s/f screen, Oil leaks,.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 54,710 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Strongly adv, Front tyres worn inside edges, Adv Tracking, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape,and outer wall worn, Full brake inspection, Stone chip,n/s/f screen approx.16cm.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,710 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Strongly adv, Front tyres worn inside edges, Adv Tracking, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape,and outer wall worn, Full brake inspection, Stone chip,n/s/f screen approx.16cm.

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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Y76 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y76 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.

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Y76 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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