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Y475 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,392 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,093 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre on 2.0mm wear bars

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,093 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre on 2.0mm wear bars

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 105,971 miles

baulkhead flexing on rack mounts when rocking steering

bonnet safety catch siezed

front discs slightly worn / pads ok

n/s tyres getting low

Pass 17 May 2013 100,060 miles

baulkhead flexing on rack mounts when rocking

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 15 May 2013 100,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

baulkhead flexing on rack mounts when rocking

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 May 2012 93,625 miles

front indicators slightly white

slight movement in rack mounts/baulkhead

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 14 May 2012 93,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front indicators slightly white

slight movement in rack mounts/baulkhead

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 4 May 2011 86,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 86,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre b rake light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,460 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,662 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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Y475 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y475 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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Y475 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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