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Y454 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,500 mi
Last recorded170,500 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 170,500 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,032 miles

Both front tyres warn on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2016 145,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres warn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,660 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 125,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,851 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,027 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 30,637 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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Y454 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 Y454 TGK registered?

Y454 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y454 TGK safe to buy?

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