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Y865 NOY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,609 mi
Last recorded150,609 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 NOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,609 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front and n/s rear. N/s rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s rear sill end and n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 150,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front and n/s rear. N/s rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s rear sill end and n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,005 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parts(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

slight free play movement at handbrake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,033 miles

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

corrosion_ handbrake cables, exhaust, exhaust clamps

Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,735 miles

rear exhaust joint, clamp rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 134,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust joint, clamp rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 108,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high viz brake light

o/s wiper blade split on edge

o/s/r tyre wear

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,317 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

high viz brake light

o/s wiper blade split on edge

o/s/r tyre wear

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,277 miles

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

water loss rear of engine

Fail 3 Mar 2010 87,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

handbrake travel

water loss rear of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,817 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,670 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

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Y865 NOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NOY, 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 Y865 NOY registered?

Y865 NOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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