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Y109 RTR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 RTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 103,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,490 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,438 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,384 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded!

Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded!

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded!

Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clip on fuel filler neck corroded (not leaking)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,576 miles

Both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,817 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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Y109 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y109 RTR, 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 Y109 RTR registered?

Y109 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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