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Y163 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,246 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,557 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge advise to have tracking checked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge advise to have tracking checked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres worn on there inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,684 miles

one high level brake lamp inop

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,799 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,676 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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Y163 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y163 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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Y163 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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