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Y808 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,721 mi
Last recorded90,721 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight cut

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding (body mould fitted to outside)

eml light on

exhaust corroding,slight blow from front area

parking brake cables corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight cut

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding (body mould fitted to outside)

eml light on

exhaust corroding,slight blow from front area

parking brake cables corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,210 miles

exhaust rusting

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall

underside of vehicle corroding/rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,210 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusting

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall

underside of vehicle corroding/rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,226 miles

engine management warning light illuminated.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,880 miles

slight oil leak

slight pas leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

slight pas leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

e.m light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA WHEN HOT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

INCORRECT AUXILLARY BELT

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

VEHICLE VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 79,977 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,557 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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Y808 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y808 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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Y808 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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