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Y208 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 109,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,956 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre walls cracking and worn low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,730 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing

wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,693 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre low on tread and badly cracking on edges

Slight flexing on bulkhead when steering shaken

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,667 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,344 miles

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 11 Mar 2009 39,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,102 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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Y208 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y208 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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Y208 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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