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Y149 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 140,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear parking brake efficiency just met and needs adjustment or repair

rear regesteration plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2015 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear regesteration plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,219 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,583 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,547 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 102,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,451 miles

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 54,761 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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Y149 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y149 TKN, 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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Y149 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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