MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre pressure low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres distorted on inner edges.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine managment light is on.
nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine managment light is on.
nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated
Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front number plate has slight damage not affecting reading of plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front number plate has slight damage not affecting reading of plate
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
O.s.f headlamp glass holed not affecting beam pattern
O.s.f tyre inner edge of tyre has slight seperation in several places no visable cords
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y589 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y589 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 Y589 DGK registered?
Y589 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y589 DGK safe to buy?
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