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Y383 RTP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 RTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 146,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 143,003 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 137,743 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 137,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 129,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 119,502 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear brake pad pins corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2006 116,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 100,187 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

front no. plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on 3.0mm and side walls perished

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm

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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Y383 RTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y383 RTP, 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 Y383 RTP registered?

Y383 RTP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y383 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 RTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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