MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management lamp stays on.
rear exhaust clamp excessively deteriorated.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y78 NLX registered?
Y78 NLX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y78 NLX safe to buy?
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