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Y707 DGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,751 miles

small knocking noise from steering, no play found in steering joints

Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,762 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,762 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,488 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 66,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 66,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2008 57,850 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,551 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 48,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 40,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,214 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y707 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y707 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 Y707 DGN registered?

Y707 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y707 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 DGN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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