MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Oil leak
The front number plate is cracked.
The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front brake hose slightly pig tailed and rubbing on shock absorber
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front brake hose slightly pig tailed and rubbing on shock absorber
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y538 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y538 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 Y538 DGK registered?
Y538 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.
Is Y538 DGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y538 DGK shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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