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Y538 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,774 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,774 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,753 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,806 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,177 miles

offside front brake hose slightly pig tailed and rubbing on shock absorber

Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake hose slightly pig tailed and rubbing on shock absorber

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,307 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,778 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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