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Y832 RDF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 RDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,764 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,658 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,834 miles

Oil leak

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,197 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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Y832 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y832 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 Y832 RDF registered?

Y832 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y832 RDF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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