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Y262 RRA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,886 mi
Last recorded77,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 RRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner arches corroded

movement in front suspension mounts / bushes

movement in rear axle mount bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2019 64,952 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner arches corroded

movement in front suspension mounts / bushes

movement in rear axle mount bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,294 miles

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

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

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

both offside tyres cracked on edges [borderline]

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,426 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,473 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 26,243 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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Y262 RRA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y262 RRA, 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 Y262 RRA registered?

Y262 RRA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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