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Y886 RNH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 RNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 144,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bot rear rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front both sides inner arches corroded

sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 15 Jan 2015 144,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bot rear rear outer wheel arches corroded

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

brake pipes corroded front to rear

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2013 133,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

o/s/f brake slight binding

surface rust on brake discs all round

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded all round

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2009 113,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 101,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,952 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,837 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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Y886 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y886 RNH, 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 Y886 RNH registered?

Y886 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y886 RNH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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