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Y868 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 81,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,475 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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Y868 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y868 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

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What year was Y868 NLA registered?

Y868 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y868 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y868 NLA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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