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Y771 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,223 mi
Last recorded151,223 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 151,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 135,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,706 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 134,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,167 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,646 miles

Exhaust center mounting insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 70,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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Y771 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y771 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 Y771 TGD registered?

Y771 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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