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Y874 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,208 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,728 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,306 miles

Both rear tyres tread distorted at inner shoulders.

Front brake discs lipped.

Slight fluid residue on steering rack.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,306 miles

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

Both rear tyres tread distorted at inner shoulders.

Front brake discs lipped.

Slight fluid residue on steering rack.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,175 miles

both rear tyres inner tread blocks worn slighty out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,679 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)

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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Y874 NLA 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y874 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.

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What year was Y874 NLA registered?

Y874 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y874 NLA safe to buy?

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