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Y442 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,629 mi
Last recorded66,629 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 66,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,069 miles

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.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,069 miles

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.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,715 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 59,161 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,161 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of perishing and N/s front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

Fail 6 May 2010 54,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 50,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 44,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,508 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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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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What year was Y442 TGK registered?

Y442 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y442 TGK safe to buy?

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