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Y476 TGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,106 mi
Last recorded150,106 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 150,106 miles

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2018 150,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 129,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,580 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewalls

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,576 miles

Cracks in inner sidewall around entire circumference of tyre. No cords exposed at this time.

Nearside front tyre tyread depth measures 3mm.

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,036 miles

brake fluid getting low n/s/f tye wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,107 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking. In addition the offside rear tyre has a chunk missing from the outer wall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y476 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y476 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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What year was Y476 TGK registered?

Y476 TGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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