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Y477 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,609 mi
Last recorded31,609 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 31,609 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded Slightly

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 31,609 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded Slightly

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,584 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 28,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

all brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 13 May 2019 28,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,097 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 4,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 2,785 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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Y477 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y477 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 Y477 DGK registered?

Y477 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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