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Y853 RDF

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 RDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,445 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch and rear door has damage

Fail 22 Feb 2011 121,445 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s rear wheel arch and rear door has damage

Pass 14 Dec 2010 180,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 13 Dec 2010 180,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 173,877 miles

Oil leak

front no. plate slightly deteriorated and damaged.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 173,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front no. plate slightly deteriorated and damaged.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 165,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 145,979 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 154,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 144,176 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 144,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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Y853 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y853 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y853 RDF registered?

Y853 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y853 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 RDF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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