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Y479 TFG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 TFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,119 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,105 miles

Front brake pads are near the wear indicator

Front tyres are close to legal limit.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,358 miles

Rear brake pads beginning to wear thin.

Steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 46,855 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f slight play detected in macpherson strut

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,738 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 21,738 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 10,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 10,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 10,654 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 9,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 9,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,151 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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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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Y479 TFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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