CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y865 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,961 miles

Advise:front brake disc corrosion

Advise:play in both lower suspension arm bushes under load (marked)

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing corroded & clamp

Pass 28 May 2010 47,319 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,253 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y865 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y865 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

How do I check the history of Y865 NLA?

You can check the full history of Y865 NLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y865 NLA registered?

Y865 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y865 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y865 NLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y865 NLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y865 NLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.