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Y886 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 93,613 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 91,202 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 89,326 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2017 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower (floor) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2016 83,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 77,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 71,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 65,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 60,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,965 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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Y886 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y886 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 Y886 NLA registered?

Y886 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y886 NLA safe to buy?

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