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Y936 RCR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,659 mi
Last recorded169,659 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 RCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 169,659 miles

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear adult seat belt not tested due to child seat

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 169,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear adult seat belt not tested due to child seat

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 160,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 144,672 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 124,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 858,789 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroding and front grooved

rear tyres perished and nearside rear nail and going out of shape

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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Y936 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y936 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 Y936 RCR registered?

Y936 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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