MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion n/s/f footwell
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine light on
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
exhaust corroded
nsr wheel slightly stiff to turn
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
nsr wheel slightly stiff to turn
wiper blades worn
rear tyre nsf brake pads
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake service
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y185 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 Y185 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 Y185 RDG registered?
Y185 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.
Is Y185 RDG safe to buy?
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