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Y379 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,632 miles

no dash lights

Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,532 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

no dash lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 89,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,881 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 68,877 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,050 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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Y379 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y379 TGK, 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 Y379 TGK registered?

Y379 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y379 TGK safe to buy?

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