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Y414 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 104,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,215 miles

boot lid strut's/stay's leaking and unable to support lid.

offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,958 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 79,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,093 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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Y414 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y414 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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What year was Y414 TGK registered?

Y414 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y414 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y414 TGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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