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Y79 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,685 mi
Last recorded157,685 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 157,685 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 155,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 155,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 150,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,978 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 157,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre brake lamp inoperative

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s+o/s front wipers split ends

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,293 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 126,293 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2011 121,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 115,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 97,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,393 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y79 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y79 NYA, 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 Y79 NYA registered?

Y79 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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