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Y454 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 86,558 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt lazey to retrackt

one exhaust mounting missing

Fail 3 May 2014 86,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

o/s/r seat belt lazey to retrackt

one exhaust mounting missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,736 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,066 miles

advise front wipers blad

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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Y454 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y454 DGK, 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 Y454 DGK registered?

Y454 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y454 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 DGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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