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Y975 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,549 mi
Last recorded139,549 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 139,549 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 1 Oct 2012 139,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 130,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 130,342 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 113,568 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 113,568 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,543 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 101,474 miles

check engien light on

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 76,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Wiper blades slightly marking the screen. Rear spoiler loose on O/S corner. Rear brake discs rusty and N/S back plate bent slightly. Air intake pipe spitting/cut. Brake fluid discolured and slight weeping from rear shocks.

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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Y975 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y975 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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What year was Y975 NYA registered?

Y975 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y975 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y975 NYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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