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Y126 RPX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 RPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2016 152,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box very rusted

windscreen has some damage

Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box very rusted

windscreen has some damage

Pass 23 Apr 2014 144,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rer exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 138,335 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 132,311 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 132,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 126,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,048 miles

Oil leak

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

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2010 119,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,992 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre inner edge distorting

nearside rear tyre wearing and perished on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner edge distorting

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,836 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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Y126 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y126 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 Y126 RPX registered?

Y126 RPX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y126 RPX safe to buy?

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