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Y754 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,276 mi
Last recorded65,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under side of vehicle, front of front seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of vehicle, rear of front seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust centre mount has brocken away from the welds

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,651 miles

exhaust centre mount has brocken away from the welds

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mtg broken

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,393 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,248 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,688 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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Y754 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y754 TGD, 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 Y754 TGD registered?

Y754 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y754 TGD safe to buy?

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