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B15 RFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,812 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to chassis and components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,066 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres treads wearing uneven

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,657 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)

exhaust deterriated

front tyres excess wear on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,878 miles

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

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,181 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,979 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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B15 RFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B15 RFS, 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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B15 RFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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