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Y904 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,443 mi
Last recorded145,443 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 145,443 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front disc s worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,443 miles

front disc s worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 129,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,235 miles

fluid leak rear of engine

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,585 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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Y904 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y904 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 Y904 NLA registered?

Y904 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y904 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y904 NLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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