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Y867 NYD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,487 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,487 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in inner side wall.

Pass 26 May 2016 90,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 86,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 75,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 75,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,737 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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Y867 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y867 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y867 NYD registered?

Y867 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y867 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y867 NYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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