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Y951 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,109 mi
Last recorded167,109 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 167,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 166,971 miles

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

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

both front shock casings rusty

centre and rear exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

rear brake discs starting to pit

Fail 11 Jun 2018 166,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre starting to step on inner edge ()

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

both front shock casings rusty

centre and rear exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 31 May 2017 155,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch rusty

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

Nearside Rear outer wall cut but not to cords

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings getting rusty

both front shock casings rusty

exhaust and hangers getting rusty

rear axle rusty

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jun 2015 148,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings getting rusty

both front shock casings rusty

exhaust and hangers getting rusty

rear axle rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2014 146,308 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear arch cover missing

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 146,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear arch cover missing

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 144,501 miles

Washers not all working

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 137,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 134,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 131,553 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 90,904 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y951 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y951 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 Y951 TGJ registered?

Y951 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y951 TGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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