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Y499 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,650 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,271 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,993 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,008 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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Y499 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 73.7%.

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 Y499 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 Y499 DGK registered?

Y499 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y499 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 DGK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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