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Y862 RDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,274 mi
Last recorded111,274 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,274 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 111,274 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,975 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,779 miles

slight leak offside front cv boot

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,979 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and going out of shape

o/s outer cv boot has a pin hole in it

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and going out of shape

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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Y862 RDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y862 RDD, 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 Y862 RDD registered?

Y862 RDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y862 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 RDD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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