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Y803 RDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 94,757 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,217 miles

Front Steering rack has slight play in mounting bushes both sides

Fail 25 Aug 2021 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight play in mounting bushes both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 79,510 miles

Offside Front tyre getting down

Pass 22 May 2015 79,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,057 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,717 miles

n/s/f tyre getting down

Pass 15 May 2012 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2012 73,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 68,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 47,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 33,801 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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Y803 RDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y803 RDD, 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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Y803 RDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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