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Y388 RRP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 RRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,431 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 146,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 134,224 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre has splints in inner wall(surface rubber)

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear ex clamp rusting

Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,341 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,080 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,931 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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Y388 RRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y388 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 Y388 RRP registered?

Y388 RRP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y388 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 RRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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