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Y704 DGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,023 miles

both rear brake hose ferrals rusty. rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,217 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,217 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,144 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,144 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 112,515 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 112,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 112,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 112,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 108,084 miles

N/S/F trackcontrol arm bush detreriated

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F trackcontrol arm bush deteriated

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,802 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 99,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 92,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 74,768 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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Y704 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y704 DGN, 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 Y704 DGN registered?

Y704 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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