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Y218 TKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,772 mi
Last recorded174,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 174,772 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front fog lamp broken glass

Pass 9 Jun 2014 174,772 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front fog lamp broken glass

Fail 11 Jun 2013 161,061 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp glass smash

Pass 11 Jun 2013 161,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp glass smash

Pass 12 Jun 2012 146,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 146,866 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 131,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 112,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 93,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,205 miles

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,986 miles

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

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

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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Y218 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y218 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 Y218 TKK registered?

Y218 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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