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Y216 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,452 mi
Last recorded83,452 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,941 miles

engine mil on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,005 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 May 2009 53,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,504 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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Y216 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y216 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 Y216 TKK registered?

Y216 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y216 TKK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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