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Y524 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,896 mi
Last recorded207,896 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 207,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 206,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 206,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 205,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 203,163 miles

Handbrake efficiency is 15%, passed only on wheel locks.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 203,163 miles

Handbrake efficiency is 15%, passed only on wheel locks.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 201,766 miles

205/55R16 tyres fitted to front axle & 205/50R16 tyres fitted to rear axle at time of test

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 199,985 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 199,975 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 196,649 miles

Handbrake Efficiency 16%. N/S may need adjustments/repairs

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 190,975 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 183,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 176,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 169,617 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 160,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlight aim on maximum level

offside headlight aim on minimum level

Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 146,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 146,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 119,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,108 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyes sidewall starting to develop bulges (205/50/16w)

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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Y524 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y524 CGJ, 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 Y524 CGJ registered?

Y524 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y524 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 CGJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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