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Y601 ROR

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,815 miles

Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter leaking grease

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Steering ; n/s trackrod end misaligned

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread balding on inner edge,at limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,368 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,799 miles

brakes ; rear pads worn thin

driveshaft ; o/s inner gaiter leaking grease

steering ; nearside track rod end slightly misaligned

tyres ; both front balding on inner edge , n/s at limit , recommend replace

tyres ; both rear balding inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2012 83,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brakes ; rear pads worn thin

driveshaft ; o/s inner gaiter leaking grease

steering ; nearside track rod end slightly misaligned

tyres ; both front balding on inner edge , n/s at limit , recommend replace

tyres ; both rear balding inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,352 miles

engine managment light on.

rear exhaust clamp excessivly corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt dosn't retract freely.

engine managment light on.

o/s wing mirror taped.

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,058 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

difficult to fully inspect condition of all inner brake pads

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,422 miles

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 34,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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Y601 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y601 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 Y601 ROR registered?

Y601 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y601 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 ROR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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