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Y547 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,386 mi
Last recorded30,386 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,386 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 25,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 24,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 24,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 23,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,474 miles

service lamp on

Pass 15 May 2018 21,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 17,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,465 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 10,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 6,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 6,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 5,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,179 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 5,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 4,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 4,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 4,044 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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Y547 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y547 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 Y547 DGK registered?

Y547 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y547 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y547 DGK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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