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Y649 DGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,135 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing botth side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive much (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,271 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,271 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre begining to wear inside edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,515 miles

Exhaust weak in places.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,514 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust weak in places.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,317 miles

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,186 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010

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 23 Jul 2009 59,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,369 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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Y649 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y649 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 Y649 DGK registered?

Y649 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y649 DGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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