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Y875 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,947 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch area slightly corroded within prescribed areas. suspension/seatbelt

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,056 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 84,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,732 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,232 miles

Advise:chips in windscreen

Advise:handbrake low performance.

Advise:small cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Advise;cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread wear inner edge of tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,231 miles

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

Advise:chips in windscreen

Advise:handbrake low performance.

Advise:small cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Advise;cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread wear inner edge of tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,688 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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Y875 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y875 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 Y875 NLA registered?

Y875 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y875 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 NLA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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