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Y173 TKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 TKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,663 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 105,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 101,035 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO METAL TO METAL FRONT PADS (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,514 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,266 miles

drivers front fog light smashed

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 55,391 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,961 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,961 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,527 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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Y173 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y173 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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Y173 TKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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