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Y488 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,429 mi
Last recorded184,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 184,429 miles

Roll cage fitted

bucket seats fitted with 6 point harness

n/s rear number plate light not working

slight play / movement in the steering boss

Pass 3 Jun 2020 183,000 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front coil springs slightly corroded.

Gearbox oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 182,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 185,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 181,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside floor rusty

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread)

Fail 25 May 2015 181,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted

racing 4 point harness fitted both front seats

Pass 27 Nov 2013 180,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 180,505 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg damaged

front screen slightly damaged

front window washers poor

play from steering column area

Pass 23 May 2011 174,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 174,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 157,328 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 21 May 2010 157,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 28 May 2009 136,039 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 May 2009 136,027 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2008 114,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 114,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 90,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 70,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 48,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y488 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y488 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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Y488 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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