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RKZ 9088

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 9088
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 113,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 112,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 112,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 110,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 110,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 109,491 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 109,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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RKZ 9088 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Blue 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 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKZ 9088, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKZ 9088 registered?

RKZ 9088 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is RKZ 9088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 9088 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKZ 9088 have outstanding finance?

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