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Y853 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,527 mi
Last recorded142,527 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheelarch

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 135,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheelarch

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 126,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Fail 2 May 2019 126,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Pass 2 May 2018 119,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 119,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,347 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,430 miles

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

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

all four tyres low treads

brake fuild slightly dirty

cable hanging bottom of glove box

rear exhaust box outer skin corded

rear handbrake cables splitting & corded

rear road springs corded

sid dis play digs missing

windscreen has very small stone chips

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,323 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable cracked on outer casing

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

viabration to front wheels

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,314 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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Y853 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y853 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.

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Y853 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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