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Y466 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 90,458 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,458 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,866 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,019 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON DASH BULBS WORKING

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 83,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON DASH BULBS WORKING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount welds broken

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,906 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,309 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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Y466 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y466 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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Y466 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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