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Y472 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,231 mi
Last recorded188,231 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 188,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 182,658 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S/F TYRE WORN /INSIDE EDGE/ AND SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL

Fail 23 Aug 2011 182,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S/F TYRE WORN /INSIDE EDGE/ AND SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL

Pass 4 Aug 2010 169,620 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 169,620 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 157,616 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

side wall damaged n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 146,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 135,844 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear exhaust clamp rusted not loose at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,092 miles

n/s/r brake discs rusted. scew in n/s rear tyre

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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Y472 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y472 TGK registered?

Y472 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y472 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 TGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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