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Y546 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,277 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOIN (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high RECTIFIED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high RECTIFIED (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,942 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 64,938 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 62,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 59,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 57,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,707 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 49,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,149 miles

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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Y546 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y546 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 Y546 DGK registered?

Y546 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y546 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y546 DGK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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