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Y412 TKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 TKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 130,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 116,093 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 105,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,451 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,824 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,694 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,457 miles

front nos plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,641 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,701 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding on the braking surface.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y412 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y412 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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Y412 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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