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Y928 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,484 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,653 miles

Central stop light 50% working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 22 Feb 2022 58,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR LIGHTS UP WHEN BRAKES APPLIED (4.3.3 (b))

Central stop light 50% working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 57,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan, close to seat mounting bolt. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 57,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are feathering 205/50/16

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,873 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts on outer wall yet not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,490 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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Y928 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y928 TGJ, 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 Y928 TGJ registered?

Y928 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y928 TGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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