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Y169 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,037 mi
Last recorded144,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 137,110 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 127,762 miles

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

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

rear exhaust(condition)

Pass 30 May 2013 125,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,282 miles

Front TCA bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,680 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 94,680 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,703 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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Y169 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 82.4%.

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 Y169 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 Y169 TKN registered?

Y169 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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