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Y626 ROR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,908 miles

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 88,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,504 miles

Exhaust mounting missing rear silencer

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt twisted n/s/f

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust mounting missing rear silencer

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt twisted n/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,161 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,522 miles

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

only 50% of high level stop light working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,188 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,107 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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Y626 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y626 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 Y626 ROR registered?

Y626 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y626 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 ROR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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