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Y122 RPX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 RPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,541 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 121,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,843 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,299 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 87,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,716 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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Y122 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y122 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 Y122 RPX registered?

Y122 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y122 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 RPX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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