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Y898 RNH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 RNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 106,527 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 80,364 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 73,826 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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Y898 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y898 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 Y898 RNH registered?

Y898 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y898 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 RNH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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