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Y114 RPX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,251 mi
Last recorded41,251 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 RPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,251 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,861 miles

Rear Exhaust Clamp Badly Rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,907 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,768 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,533 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,648 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,646 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,306 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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Y114 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y114 RPX, 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 Y114 RPX registered?

Y114 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y114 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y114 RPX 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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