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Y831 RDF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,821 mi
Last recorded143,821 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 RDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 143,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,783 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 135,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 132,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 127,769 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2014 127,769 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 110,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insucure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 96,952 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 80,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,934 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y831 RDF 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 54.5%.

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 Y831 RDF, 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 Y831 RDF registered?

Y831 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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