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77,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filter damp
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE
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Y398 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 Y398 TKM, 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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Y398 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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