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Y199 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,342 miles

Front discs slightly rusty due to lack of use and standing

Nearside Front Slight movement in lower suspension arm bush

Fail 5 May 2017 126,047 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished old!

engine managment light on

engine mounts have play

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,165 miles

eml on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,165 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,530 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,292 miles

rear brakes slight binding,suspension components corroding,slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,875 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,875 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,165 miles

near side front tyre low on outer edge of tread.

rear exhaust joint clamp in very poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre low on outer edge of tread.

rear exhaust joint clamp in very poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,720 miles

slight leak on o/s/rear shock absorber

Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,403 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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Y199 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y199 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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Y199 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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