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Y476 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,488 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and snapped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lense broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,755 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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Y476 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y476 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 Y476 DGK registered?

Y476 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y476 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 DGK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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