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Y613 RBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 RBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,105 miles

Front Lower windscreen has a crack in a line not in the divers view at time of test.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has started to become perished/cracked in the tread.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has started to wear on the inner edge and also starting to perish/crack in the tread and on the sidewalls.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,772 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s mirror missing

n/s windscreen cracked in swept,but cracked in a line,not effecting drivers view.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s mirror missing

n/s windscreen cracked in swept,but cracked in a line,not effecting drivers view.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,785 miles

Engine management light on

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

Mis fires at times

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

OSF fog light broken

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,929 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,970 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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Y613 RBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y613 RBD, 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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Y613 RBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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