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Y78 NLX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 NLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked and has multiple cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre has multiple cuts in inner wall

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,918 miles

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

exhaust back box joint to middle joint clamp broken

offside rear inner tyre wall has cuts around it.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box joint to middle joint clamp broken

offside rear inner tyre wall has cuts around it.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre tread has a cut

rear exhaust clamp broked at joint

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,074 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre tread has a cut

rear exhaust clamp broked at joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,962 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp stays on.

rear exhaust clamp excessively deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,846 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,067 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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Y78 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y78 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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Y78 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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