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Y117 RTD

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 RTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,699 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 122,065 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 122,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

ball joint very badly worn, suggest immediate repair

Pass 14 Mar 2006 110,353 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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Y117 RTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y117 RTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y117 RTD registered?

Y117 RTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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