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Y779 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,423 mi
Last recorded69,423 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,078 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,255 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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Y779 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y779 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 Y779 TGD registered?

Y779 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y779 TGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 TGD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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