MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake pads are near the wear indicator
Front tyres are close to legal limit.
Slight engine oil leak.
Rear brake pads beginning to wear thin.
Steering rack slightly damp with fluid
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f slight play detected in macpherson strut
n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre slightly perished
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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Y479 TFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y479 TFG, 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 Y479 TFG registered?
Y479 TFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y479 TFG safe to buy?
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