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Y648 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,512 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2017 95,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings holed (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2016 90,627 miles

Bracket Snapped On Center Exhaust.

Both Front Tyre's Worn On Inner Edges.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox Oil Leak.

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Fail 4 May 2016 90,627 miles

Both Front Tyre's Worn On Inner Edges.

Bracket Snapped On Center Exhaust.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox Oil Leak.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,721 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Gearbox Oil Leak.

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

Screw In O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,721 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox Oil Leak.

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

Screw In O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 2 May 2014 78,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clamp On Rear Exhaust Joint Excessively Deteriated And Falling Off.

Engine Management Light On.

GearBox Oil Leak.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clamp On Rear Exhaust Joint Excessively Deteriated And Falling Off.

Engine Management Light On.

GearBox Oil Leak.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,352 miles

N/S And O/S Floor Pan Corroded, Not Considered Excessive.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear discs corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,307 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear discs corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,702 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,169 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,182 miles

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 6 Sep 2006 41,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y648 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y648 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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Y648 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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