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Y426 TKM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 120,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 120,409 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead area (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 115,741 miles

Coolant leak coolant resevior empty ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, misshapen and has nail in tread

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

offside front fog lamp lens loose

Fail 2 May 2018 115,738 miles

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

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

Coolant leak coolant resevior empty ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, misshapen and has nail in tread

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

offside front fog lamp lens loose

Pass 2 Jan 2017 109,485 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,268 miles

Brakes ; fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes , n/s lower reading

Corrosion ; area visible at o/s bulkhead ( engine bay ) by steering rack

Engine ; major oil leak , level at minimum

Note ; coolant level low

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f tie rod / suspension arm large bush deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,268 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Brakes ; fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes , n/s lower reading

Corrosion ; area visible at o/s bulkhead ( engine bay ) by steering rack

Engine ; major oil leak , level at minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note ; coolant level low

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f tie rod / suspension arm large bush deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

OSR Tyre driven when flat side wall slight damage.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,840 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,569 miles

slight damage to nearside front and offside.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,838 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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Y426 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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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Y426 TKM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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