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Y423 ROR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 122,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,542 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,769 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 114,747 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,371 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,874 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 49,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 42,586 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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Y423 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y423 ROR, 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 Y423 ROR registered?

Y423 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y423 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 ROR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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