MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,629 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on
Front wipers split.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust clamp broken but still supporting system.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front wipers split.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust clamp broken but still supporting system.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic cover sills fitted
both rear tyres perished
damage to O/S/R tyre inner sidewall has been repaired cannot view cords at time of test
rear brake discs poor condition
rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged (close to excessive)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
All four tyres are showing signs of perishing and N/s front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All four tyres are showing signs of perishing and N/s front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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Y442 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 Y442 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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Y442 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.
Is Y442 TGK safe to buy?
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