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A3 RUA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,663 mi
Last recorded81,663 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,989 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE S

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside rear tyre is out of shape

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,465 miles

1 CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R/

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 37,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,871 miles

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2005 27,461 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

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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A3 RUA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A3 RUA, 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 A3 RUA registered?

A3 RUA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is A3 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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