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Y213 RDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 RDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,000 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn / stepped inner edge / / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn / stepped inner edge / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + v-slight wear inner and outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishng + vslight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + v-slight wear inner and outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishng + vslight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf bottem arm middle bush, is leaking its grease

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,260 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,955 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 29,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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Y213 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y213 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 Y213 RDG registered?

Y213 RDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y213 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y213 RDG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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