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Y185 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 132,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 129,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 129,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 126,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,448 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr wheel slightly stiff to turn

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 124,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,651 miles

rear tyre nsf brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2008 114,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 92,092 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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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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Y185 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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