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Y381 TGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 TGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 85,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,755 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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Y381 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y381 TGC, 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 Y381 TGC registered?

Y381 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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