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Y994 RTR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 RTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 100,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,497 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,564 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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Y994 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y994 RTR, 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 Y994 RTR registered?

Y994 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y994 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y994 RTR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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