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Y859 NYD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,330 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroding and deterioating

rear exhaust section corroding and deterioating badly

slight blow centre exhaust flexi

slight corrosion and pitting o/s rear brake disc

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 82,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 75,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,383 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,639 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 29 May 2007 56,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,218 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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Y859 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y859 NYD, 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 Y859 NYD registered?

Y859 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y859 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 NYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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