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Y758 DGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 118,935 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 118,884 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead behind brake servo (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre flexi pipe exhaust starting to break up

engine management light is on

one bulb not working in centre brake light

plastic sill covers

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 110,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 94,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,889 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,777 miles

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,794 miles

bulkhead/flitch panel is cracked on the o/s.

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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Y758 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y758 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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Y758 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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