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G23 CKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 CKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 101,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 100,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 100,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 100,120 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 100,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,070 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear n umber plate deteriorating

steering rack has slight weap

Fail 25 May 2010 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear n umber plate deteriorating

steering rack has slight weap

Pass 27 May 2009 74,440 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2009 74,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 73,651 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

n/s front side light intermittantly inop

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 May 2007 67,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

rear plate starting to fade

Pass 10 May 2006 60,889 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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G23 CKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G23 CKY, 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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G23 CKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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