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Y461 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,815 mi
Last recorded151,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

cover sills

Fail 12 Jun 2017 151,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

cover sills

Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 134,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 134,678 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 103,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 95,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,634 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,634 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,945 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,112 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,112 miles

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,259 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y461 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y461 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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Y461 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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