MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear wheel arch and rear door has damage
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
engine light on
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
engine light on
Oil leak
front no. plate slightly deteriorated and damaged.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
front no. plate slightly deteriorated and damaged.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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