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Y209 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,195 mi
Last recorded93,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,124 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 89,124 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,513 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,496 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,133 miles

child seat in rear

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear shockers corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,932 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 72,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 59,081 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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Y209 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 76.5%.

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 Y209 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 Y209 RDG registered?

Y209 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y209 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 RDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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