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Y87 RNU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 RNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,703 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,280 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,488 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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Y87 RNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y87 RNU, 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 Y87 RNU registered?

Y87 RNU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y87 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 RNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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