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Y445 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,480 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 77,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,556 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 68,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 68,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 58,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,242 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,342 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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Y445 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y445 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 Y445 TGK registered?

Y445 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y445 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y445 TGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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