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Y509 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,865 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 28 Apr 2012 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 93,642 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,940 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 64,658 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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Y509 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y509 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 Y509 DGK registered?

Y509 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y509 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 DGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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