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Y753 DGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,109 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,864 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 43,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,851 miles

First signs of movement in o/s/f bulkhead, small crack appearing.

Small cuts insidewallofn/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,877 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

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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Y753 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y753 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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Y753 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y753 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y753 DGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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