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Y213 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 153,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise wear on front tyres

spare wheel area is corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 153,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise wear on front tyres

spare wheel area is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 143,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 132,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 123,963 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 123,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 115,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,006 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,879 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,878 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,463 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Front number plate cracked - still secure & legible but replacement recommended

Pass 14 Apr 2005 40,483 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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Y213 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y213 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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What year was Y213 TKK registered?

Y213 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y213 TKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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