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Y548 ROR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

rear exhausut clamp corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,519 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise steering rack has slight movement side to side steering check

Fail 12 Jan 2011 90,519 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise steering rack has slight movement side to side steering check

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,420 miles

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover adrift

Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 60,330 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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Y548 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y548 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 Y548 ROR registered?

Y548 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y548 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y548 ROR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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