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Y207 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2012 156,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 138,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 124,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,456 miles

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

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

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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Y207 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y207 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 Y207 RDG registered?

Y207 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y207 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y207 RDG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y207 RDG have outstanding finance?

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