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Y81 RBR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 RBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 138,023 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,815 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective stuck in the seat lock (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre heat shield insecure

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 3 Nov 2017 115,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

centre heat shield insecure

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,734 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,605 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 92,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 89,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 84,188 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 78,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,197 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,275 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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Y81 RBR 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 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 Y81 RBR, 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 Y81 RBR registered?

Y81 RBR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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