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Y426 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,753 mi
Last recorded102,753 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,753 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 102,753 miles

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,188 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,143 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,583 miles

advise near side hand brake reading low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,833 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,388 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y426 TGK 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 Y426 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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Y426 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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