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Y604 RVS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 RVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,329 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 129,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 121,461 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 121,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cuts But Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 110,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 98,655 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 84,842 miles

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 27 May 2008 79,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 71,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 63,830 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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Y604 RVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y604 RVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y604 RVS registered?

Y604 RVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y604 RVS safe to buy?

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