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Y987 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,066 mi
Last recorded155,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,066 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very poor condition (7.1.2)

Play in Nearside front top strut mount

Pass 29 Feb 2016 146,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,060 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,602 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,452 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,978 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 91,978 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,684 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,456 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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Y987 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y987 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 Y987 TGJ registered?

Y987 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y987 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 TGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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