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Y388 TGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 TGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 71,608 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 68,808 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 68,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,498 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,936 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,486 miles

O/S/F tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,844 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 45,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,790 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,241 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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Y388 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y388 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 Y388 TGC registered?

Y388 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y388 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 TGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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