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Y189 MRR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,872 mi
Last recorded91,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 MRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2009 91,872 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2008 84,736 miles

exhaust system corroding mainly rear silencer and fixings advise to keep a check or replace

offside rear park brake performance showing lower reading but overall performance passed

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,863 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,564 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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Y189 MRR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y189 MRR, 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 Y189 MRR registered?

Y189 MRR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y189 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 MRR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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