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Y929 RCR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 RCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 147,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 146,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 143,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 143,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 140,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,730 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 138,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 135,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,905 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,783 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 101,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 101,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 88,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front undertray loose.

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,337 miles

Offside front undertray loose.

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,045 miles

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

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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Y929 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y929 RCR, 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 Y929 RCR registered?

Y929 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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