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Y127 CGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box outer skin flakey

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box outer skin flakey

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

eml light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,193 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,553 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 80,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,459 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,607 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,607 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,825 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 73,648 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate marked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,648 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,695 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,695 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,390 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,644 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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Y127 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y127 CGK, 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 Y127 CGK registered?

Y127 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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