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Y782 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,222 mi
Last recorded132,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,433 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 113,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 105,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,077 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,519 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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Y782 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y782 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 Y782 TGD registered?

Y782 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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