MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s rear silencer corroded
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
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
E.M.L on
front number plate damage
oil leaks
rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken
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
advise front number plate slightly damaged
advise nearside front tyre getting near limit
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
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
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
advise hand brake lift a touch advanced
advise nearside door mirror cracked slightly
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
advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted
advise offside front bottom ball joint slight play
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
advise nearside front door mirror cracked slightly but not causing an abbrasive edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y776 TGD safe to buy?
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