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Y167 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 145,690 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 145,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,030 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 127,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both nearside and offside rear brake discs excessivly pitted, advise replacement.

Pass 29 May 2009 119,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,413 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 104,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to wear lumpy on inside edge of tread

Fail 13 Jun 2007 91,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres starting to wear lumpy on inside edge of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 77,495 miles

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

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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Y167 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y167 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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Y167 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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