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Y186 TCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,716 mi
Last recorded90,716 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 TCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,739 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,507 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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Y186 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y186 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 Y186 TCS registered?

Y186 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y186 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y186 TCS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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