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Y424 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,518 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,925 miles

rear of exhaust very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 87,307 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 82,370 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,900 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,900 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,260 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 12 May 2009 54,324 miles

childseat poorly fitted

sceen damaged outside swept area (n/s top corner)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,987 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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Y424 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y424 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 Y424 TGK registered?

Y424 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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