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Y849 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,137 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,265 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,002 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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Y849 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y849 NLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y849 NLA registered?

Y849 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y849 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y849 NLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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