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Y905 NLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lower engine mount slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,725 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

bottom engine mount slight worn

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2023 71,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

bottom engine mount slight worn

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 70,143 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,491 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and getting close to limit

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,491 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and getting close to limit

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,830 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 33,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,241 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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Y905 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y905 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 Y905 NLA registered?

Y905 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y905 NLA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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