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Y838 DGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,212 mi
Last recorded51,212 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 DGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,001 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine rattles

Pass 13 May 2013 46,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 46,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine noisey (rattles)

engine oil level low

Pass 14 May 2012 43,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have age cracking on outer sidewalls (not showing cords)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,225 miles

offside front tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

Fail 16 May 2011 41,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

Pass 18 May 2010 38,823 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 38,823 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,653 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 30,636 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,835 miles

nsf+osf tyres wearing inneredges outer edges

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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Y838 DGP 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y838 DGP, 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 Y838 DGP registered?

Y838 DGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y838 DGP safe to buy?

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