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Y634 ROR

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 180,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre wear uneven inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 180,587 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre wear uneven inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 172,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,975 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 158,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 143,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 143,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 133,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low on tread on edges,perishing and bad stone cuts

Fail 11 Mar 2009 133,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low on tread on edges,perishing and bad stone cuts

Pass 29 Mar 2008 117,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 99,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,179 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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Y634 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y634 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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Y634 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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