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Y982 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,627 mi
Last recorded95,627 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,627 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres cracking

brake fuid black in color

corrosion both front struts

corrosion rear beam axle

front number plae cracked

fuel filler neck overflow pipe clip loose

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

slight corrosion exhaust tail pipe

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight fluid leak at steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox clamp is corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

backbox clamp is corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,255 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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Y982 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y982 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 Y982 NYA registered?

Y982 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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