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Y586 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,492 mi
Last recorded150,492 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 150,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,967 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY. REAR FOOT BRAKE READINGS LOW

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,763 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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Y586 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y586 TGD, 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 Y586 TGD registered?

Y586 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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