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Y988 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 109,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 102,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,694 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both side (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 90,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,779 miles

nearside front floor damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 16,546 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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Y988 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y988 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 Y988 TGJ registered?

Y988 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y988 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 TGJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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