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Y599 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,540 miles

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

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

flexing in bulk head

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 102,465 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 95,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,085 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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Y599 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 Y599 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 Y599 DGK registered?

Y599 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y599 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 DGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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