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Y523 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,136 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,136 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,173 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,173 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,717 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 84,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,341 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,340 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,025 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,025 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,245 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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Y523 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 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 Y523 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 Y523 DGK registered?

Y523 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y523 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 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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