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Y998 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,906 mi
Last recorded184,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 184,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 184,898 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 171,195 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 171,194 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 158,647 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 158,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

heat shield over rear exhaust broken [insecure]

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on edges m.o.t pass only

Pass 4 Jan 2010 145,284 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 145,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 134,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 118,161 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate fading

Fail 10 Jul 2007 118,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 10 Jul 2006 105,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mark in wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2006 105,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mark in wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2005 92,052 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake pivots very dry

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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Y998 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y998 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 Y998 TGJ registered?

Y998 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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