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Y42 DGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 DGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,873 miles

both front suspension struts corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside floor corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 109,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension struts corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside floor corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 105,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 96,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 5 Dec 2011 84,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,619 miles

front pads very low.front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,599 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 53,595 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y42 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y42 DGO, 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 Y42 DGO registered?

Y42 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y42 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 DGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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