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Y626 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 118,450 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 118,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 115,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,039 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 103,506 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,981 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,981 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,608 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,603 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,719 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 87,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 83,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,901 miles

E/M/L on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E/M/L on

Engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,173 miles

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front tyres outer side walls damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,173 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front tyres outer side walls damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013
Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,872 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,779 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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Y626 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y626 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 Y626 DGK registered?

Y626 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y626 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 DGK shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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