MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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centre exhaust brkt corroded temp repair
chip on screen zone b
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexi
rear of eng oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust brkt corroded temp repair
chip on screen zone b
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexi
rear of eng oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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Y166 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y166 TCS, 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 Y166 TCS registered?
Y166 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y166 TCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y166 TCS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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