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Y621 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,638 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,028 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded and heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight judder on rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight judder on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen damaged and o/s jet would benefit adjustment

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly corroded and heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight judder on rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak and level low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight judder on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen damaged and o/s jet would benefit adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases chalded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail am as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail am as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases chalded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail am as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail am as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit is damaged

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit is damaged

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2016 64,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,105 miles

Oil leak

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,576 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers split

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,008 miles

Nearside wing mirror should be replaced.

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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Y621 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y621 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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Y621 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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