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Y981 TGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,116 mi
Last recorded104,116 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 TGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 104,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2020 104,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,806 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,040 miles

engine oil leak

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front (twine jet) Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2014 84,313 miles

n/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2014 84,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,216 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

eml on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,583 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 62,538 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 Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 56,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,352 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,352 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has slight crack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,076 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,096 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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Y981 TGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y981 TGT, 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 Y981 TGT registered?

Y981 TGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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