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Y617 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 126,187 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,776 miles

handbrake needs adj.

offside rear foot brake slower than nearside rear advise rear brake check

on oil on stick at mot time topped up

power steering fluid low in bottle advise top up

Fail 23 Feb 2015 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

handbrake needs adj.

offside rear foot brake slower than nearside rear advise rear brake check

on oil on stick at mot time topped up

power steering fluid low in bottle advise top up

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

No access to boot floor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe at brake caliper

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,821 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

No access to boot floor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe at brake caliper

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,501 miles

corrosion n/s front floor around drain hole near ft subframe

Fail 19 Feb 2011 86,501 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s front floor around drain hole near ft subframe

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,766 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,771 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear track control bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2009 71,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear track control bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2008 64,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,051 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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Y617 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y617 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 Y617 TGD registered?

Y617 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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