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Y89 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,407 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear disc poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2013 143,407 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear disc poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,030 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 138,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 128,321 miles

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 128,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 1 May 2010 118,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f floor pan slight damage

Pass 1 May 2010 118,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f floor pan slight damage

Pass 1 May 2009 109,414 miles

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

nearside offside front floor has slight damage

offside inner rear tyre is distorting

unable to see inner rear nearside offside brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2009 109,395 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

offside inner rear tyre is distorting

unable to see inner rear nearside offside brake pads

Fail 23 Apr 2008 96,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2007 77,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,870 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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Y89 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y89 NYA, 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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Y89 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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