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Y458 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,343 miles

nearside headlight weak/worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,341 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside headlight weak/worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,844 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise power steering rack has movement at mounting-fixing points

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,454 miles

advise front tyres 215/45/17 rear tyres 225/45/17

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,419 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlight slightly low & worn/weak

tracking maybe out both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,531 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,714 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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Y458 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y458 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 Y458 TGK registered?

Y458 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y458 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y458 TGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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