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Y645 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into rear flexi hose pipes covered/corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable starting to frey (1.1.15 (a))

both front and offside rear brake readings fluctuating

front shock absorbers corodded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock Top mount area slight corrosion .

Nearside Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Rear Upper Shock top mount area slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shock Top mount area slight corrosion .

Nearside Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock top mount area slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 88,947 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,849 miles

Engine warning lamp indicating a fault.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine warning lamp indicating a fault.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,685 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,113 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 67,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,334 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,054 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewalls splitting

N/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

O/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,482 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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Y645 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y645 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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Y645 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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