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Y557 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,907 mi
Last recorded154,907 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,907 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 154,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 151,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 151,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 149,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 149,668 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 148,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,907 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 134,254 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,623 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,424 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroled

Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,290 miles

engine oil leack

slight damp patch both rear shockers

Pass 20 Mar 2006 618,069 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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Y557 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y557 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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Y557 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y557 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 DGK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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