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Y581 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 132,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 metal hangers broken away (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

exhaust system rusty in places

rear footbrake efforts poor and overall efforts just legal at 51%

trim cover surround at brake and clutch pedal areas insecure and intermittent fouling on clutch pedal

Pass 8 Jul 2023 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 127,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 126,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 124,212 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Caliper Low Effort

Oil leak Slight Oil Leak from Oil Filter ()

Rear Slight Imbalance on Rear

Pass 31 May 2016 118,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 115,247 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE :ALL TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER WINGS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 16 May 2015 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE :ALL TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER WINGS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 16 May 2014 112,734 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s front lower suspension bushes

Fail 8 May 2014 112,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in n/s and o/s front lower suspension bushes

Pass 17 May 2013 108,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,576 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 108,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,001 miles

n/s/r h/brake performance poor

Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,976 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 98,976 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,044 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,044 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Sep 2005 72,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y581 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y581 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 Y581 DGK registered?

Y581 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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