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Y973 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,360 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

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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Y973 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y973 TGJ registered?

Y973 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y973 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 TGJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y973 TGJ have outstanding finance?

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