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Y637 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,090 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,090 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,106 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,947 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,626 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,626 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,858 miles

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads, but rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,858 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads, but rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner c.v joint boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,355 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,942 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,942 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,271 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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Y637 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y637 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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Y637 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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