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Y421 TKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 TKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,866 miles

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

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,142 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,188 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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Y421 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y421 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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What year was Y421 TKM registered?

Y421 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y421 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 TKM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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