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Y542 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded slightly

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,070 miles

movement of master cylinder and pedals would indicate a strong possibility of cracks in the bulkhead and will need further investigation

Fail 16 Feb 2009 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

movement of master cylinder and pedals would indicate a strong possibility of cracks in the bulkhead and will need further investigation

Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,565 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y542 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y542 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 Y542 DGK registered?

Y542 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y542 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 DGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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