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Y979 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,241 mi
Last recorded175,241 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 175,241 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 175,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 162,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 154,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield inscure

Pass 4 Jan 2014 142,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 134,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,887 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 122,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 120,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 114,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,190 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 111,176 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 107,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2006 107,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

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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Y979 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 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 Y979 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 Y979 NYA registered?

Y979 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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