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Y637 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,535 miles

Corrosion showing on front to rear metal brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferils. Exhaust system showing signs of weakness. Front suspension arm bushes showing signs of weakness. Front tyres are worn down to 2mm!!

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,330 miles

Rear tyres are wearing low and uneven on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,293 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 81,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 81,751 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 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y637 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 Y637 TGD registered?

Y637 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y637 TGD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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