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Y534 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,604 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,505 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,764 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp as well

Fail 13 Aug 2015 46,938 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

car wet

eml lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

car wet

eml lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,697 miles

different sized tyres front to rear

nearside rear tyre tread cracking advice change

offside rear tyre tread cracking advice change

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 31,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear + n/s front tyres wall have a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 6 May 2010 29,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 21,130 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,702 miles

1 Movement noted around o/s rack mount. † †2 O/S Front tyre wall scuffed.

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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Y534 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y534 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 Y534 DGK registered?

Y534 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y534 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y534 DGK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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