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N4 RFP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 RFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,060 miles

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage (cords not showing) and age cracks.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,827 miles

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage (cords not showing).

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,400 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,048 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N4 RFP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N4 RFP, 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 N4 RFP registered?

N4 RFP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is N4 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 RFP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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