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Y616 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,286 mi
Last recorded203,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 203,286 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged but not to ply/cords

Pass 12 Jun 2013 203,286 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged but not to ply/cords

Pass 7 Jun 2012 188,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust and turbo heat shields loose and rattling

nearside front tyre cut on side wall but not exposing ply/cord

parking brake travel long

surface corrosion to nearside rear door, both rear wheel arches and nearside rear floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2011 171,769 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion to n/s/r arch

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers heavy age cracking

rear discs heavy corrosion

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 14 Jun 2011 171,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs corroded

corrosion to n/s/r arch

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers heavy age cracking

rear discs heavy corrosion

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2010 151,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,275 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 133,589 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 133,589 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,123 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jun 2007 94,269 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,172 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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Y616 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y616 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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Y616 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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