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Y194 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 128,080 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 128,080 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,867 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 115,384 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 115,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 95,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 95,374 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,188 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,212 miles

ex clamp deterioated at rear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

repair on n/s/r light

Fail 4 Feb 2008 84,212 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

ex clamp deterioated at rear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

repair on n/s/r light

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,257 miles

passenger side child seat not secured in position

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,701 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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Y194 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y194 TKK, 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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Y194 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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