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Y164 CGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 CGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 116,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bonnet retaining device sticky.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 116,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bonnet retaining device sticky.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted.

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,155 miles

both front inner wheel rims damaged,both front tyres on 3mm,nearside rear tyre on 3mm,stonechips in windscreen,

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,495 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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Y164 CGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y164 CGC, 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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Y164 CGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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