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Y471 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,402 mi
Last recorded41,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 41,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,583 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 31,564 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 29,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,043 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,532 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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Y471 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y471 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 Y471 DGK registered?

Y471 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y471 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 DGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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