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Y422 TKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 TKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,680 miles

rear no.plate in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (both rear flexi hoses)

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

n/s/r outer tyre wall beginning to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not squirt onto screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hose (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

n/s/r tyre outer wall beginning to perish

rear no.plate in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front fog light out

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

oil under engine/gearbox

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,680 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,186 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,827 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,639 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,394 miles

Both rear tyres' inside edges wearing slightly

Nearside front tyre outside edge wearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,033 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 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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Y422 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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