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Y899 RNH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,238 mi
Last recorded197,238 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 RNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 197,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 196,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 153,081 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 153,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 121,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 113,539 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 104,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 93,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 86,128 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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Y899 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y899 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 Y899 RNH registered?

Y899 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y899 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y899 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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