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Y314 CGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,669 mi
Last recorded119,669 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 CGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake not releasing when required. (1.1.15 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,442 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 114,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 113,117 miles

Nearside number light dim

Pass 9 May 2017 105,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in centre of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in centre of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,320 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in centre of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in centre of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,612 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box and clamp corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,563 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,410 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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Y314 CGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y314 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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Y314 CGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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