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Y976 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,624 mi
Last recorded108,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,624 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,624 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,353 miles

eml lihgt on in dash

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,356 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,080 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,694 miles

Rear tyres cracking on side walls and N/S down to 3mm. Slight oil weep from O/S of engine. O/S/R brake disc pitted/rusty. Some small stone chips on windscreen. Number plate lettering fading slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls and N/S down to 3mm. Slight oil weep from O/S of engine. O/S/R brake disc pitted/rusty. Some small stone chips on windscreen. Number plate lettering fading slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,802 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 26,802 miles

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

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

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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Y976 NYA 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 68.8%.

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 Y976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y976 NYA registered?

Y976 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y976 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y976 NYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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