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Y394 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,615 mi
Last recorded127,615 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 127,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 127,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 124,095 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 121,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,735 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,850 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,390 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread down to 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 117,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread down to 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 86,817 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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Y394 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y394 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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Y394 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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