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Y154 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,505 mi
Last recorded113,505 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,505 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,314 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,683 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 94,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,052 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

engine mangerment light on

handbrake travel high

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

engine mangerment light on

handbrake travel high

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2007 87,717 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y154 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y154 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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What year was Y154 TKN registered?

Y154 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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