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Y212 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,129 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 96,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,504 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 80,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 70,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 70,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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Y212 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y212 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y212 RDG registered?

Y212 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y212 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 RDG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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