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Y372 RRP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,776 mi
Last recorded125,776 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 RRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,776 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front mount of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working but vehicle is pre 01/09/2009

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area and on gearbox also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No2 ()

Pass 24 May 2019 124,856 miles

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

unable to check condition of sills due to sill covers

Fail 23 May 2019 124,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to check condition of sills due to sill covers

Pass 24 May 2018 124,100 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2017 123,785 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 123,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 123,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 123,549 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 122,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 122,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,366 miles

lip on front discs grinded down

Fail 16 May 2014 117,366 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

lip on front discs grinded down

Pass 11 May 2013 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2013 110,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 104,419 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 104,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 98,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2010 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2010 92,871 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 83,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,830 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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Y372 RRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y372 RRP, 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 Y372 RRP registered?

Y372 RRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y372 RRP safe to buy?

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