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Y217 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,641 mi
Last recorded111,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,641 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,413 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 96,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 96,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,574 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,831 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,284 miles

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2006 53,543 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 53,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y217 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 66.7%.

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 Y217 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 Y217 TKK registered?

Y217 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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