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Y844 NLH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 NLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel need adjustment (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel need adjustment (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,782 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

NSF tyre wearing bold inner edge and ply deteriorating

OSF tyre wearing bold inner edge and ply cracks

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,050 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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Y844 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y844 NLH, 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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Y844 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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