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Y492 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,715 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,715 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,219 miles

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Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,219 miles

E M G ON

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,136 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 20,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,187 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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Y492 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y492 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 Y492 DGK registered?

Y492 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y492 DGK safe to buy?

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