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Y408 TKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 TKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,868 miles

both front wheel rims have slight bends in them

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

front brake pads worn to the limit on off side and low on nearside

front to rear brake pipe at clip in centre corroded slightly.

nearside rear wheel rim bent near limit on inner face

offside rear rim bent slightly on inner face

rear brake pads are worn very low.

rear exhaust vbox in poor condition

rear no plate faded slightly.

windscreen chiped in centre (within limits at time of test.)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel rims have slight bends in them

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

front brake pads worn to the limit on off side and low on nearside

front to rear brake pipe at clip in centre corroded slightly.

nearside rear wheel rim bent near limit on inner face

offside rear rim bent slightly on inner face

rear brake pads are worn very low.

rear exhaust vbox in poor condition

rear no plate faded slightly.

windscreen chiped in centre (within limits at time of test.)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,627 miles

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

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

near side front tyre perished on side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,820 miles

front brake pads worn by at least 2/3rds

n/s rear brake pads worn very low.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,001 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs warn

nearside rear road wheel dented on inner face

Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs warn

nearside rear road wheel dented on inner face

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear flexible pipe ferrule moderate surface corrosion

rear brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn near side and offside

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,871 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear flexible pipe ferrule moderate surface corrosion

rear brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn near side and offside

offside rear tyre has multiple fractures around tread and side wall areas CORDS NOT EXPOSED

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,014 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,191 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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Y408 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y408 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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Y408 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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