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Y504 RRS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 RRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,642 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,657 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,171 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 22%

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y504 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y504 RRS, 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 Y504 RRS registered?

Y504 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y504 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 RRS 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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