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B6 RMS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,611 mi
Last recorded61,611 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 RMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,392 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,894 miles

Nearside Rear silencer clamp corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,005 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,663 miles

front n/s tyre starting to crack

rear shokers slight mist of oil

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,195 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,595 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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B6 RMS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B6 RMS, 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 B6 RMS registered?

B6 RMS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is B6 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 RMS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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