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Y181 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,739 mi
Last recorded132,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,739 miles

ns rear brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 121,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,894 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 111,482 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,525 miles

advise front wheel aligment required.

advise rear exaust box clamp in poor condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 101,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front wheel aligment required.

advise rear exaust box clamp in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,553 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,553 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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Y181 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y181 RDG, 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 Y181 RDG registered?

Y181 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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