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Y521 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 91,066 miles

Rear brake pads near limit

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,936 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,165 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 25,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 22,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,632 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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Y521 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y521 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 Y521 DGK registered?

Y521 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y521 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 DGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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