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Y776 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,493 mi
Last recorded198,493 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 198,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 198,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 195,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 195,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 182,524 miles

E.M.L on

front number plate damage

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Fail 25 Aug 2012 182,488 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L on

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

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

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

front number plate damage

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 171,516 miles

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise nearside front tyre getting near limit

Fail 25 Aug 2011 171,516 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise nearside front tyre getting near limit

Pass 28 Aug 2010 156,659 miles

advise exhaust system showing signs of corrosion but not leaking yet

advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted

advise nearside front door mirror slihjtly damaged but not causing an abbrasive edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 156,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise exhaust system showing signs of corrosion but not leaking yet

advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted

advise nearside front door mirror slihjtly damaged but not causing an abbrasive edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 141,091 miles

advise hand brake lift a touch advanced

advise nearside door mirror cracked slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2009 141,091 miles

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

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

advise hand brake lift a touch advanced

advise nearside door mirror cracked slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 128,885 miles

advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted

advise offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2008 128,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted

advise offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2007 117,990 miles

advise nearside front door mirror cracked slightly but not causing an abbrasive edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,244 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of outter casing corrosion starting

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y776 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y776 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 Y776 TGD registered?

Y776 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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