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Y422 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,373 miles

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

engine M;I;L; warning lamp displayed

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine M;I;L; warning lamp displayed

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken away

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,210 miles

advise slight blow front exhaust

advise slight play in lower control arm bushes

advise slight play in steering rack mounts

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,816 miles

advise rear tyres slightly staggered

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,801 miles

rear discs pitted/scored

slight oil leak gearbox

steering rack mount bushes slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 62,359 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,359 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,923 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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Y422 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y422 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y422 TGK registered?

Y422 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y422 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 TGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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