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H16 RYC

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 99,663 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 83,699 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)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 2 May 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 43,611 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on 3 mm

offside front tyre low 2 mm & tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pads pitted

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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H16 RYC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H16 RYC, 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 H16 RYC registered?

H16 RYC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is H16 RYC safe to buy?

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