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Y533 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 95,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 160,795 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 160,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,231 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on..

offside front steering rack slight movement between securing mountian & bulk head...

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,287 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres starting to wear low and uneven

rear brake pads very close to metal backing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,020 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake pads low

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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Y533 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y533 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 Y533 DGK registered?

Y533 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y533 DGK safe to buy?

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