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Y527 CCG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 CCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,851 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 108,851 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 94,945 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

emmissions just met and recommend further investigations

jacking point small damage

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

tail exhaust and clamp deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2019 94,945 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

emmissions just met and recommend further investigations

jacking point small damage

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

tail exhaust and clamp deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,697 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR WHEELS DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output offside rear dim (1.3.2d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front mark in yellow movement underload (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front mark in yellow movement under load (2.4.G.2)

advisory front brake application is uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,994 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance offside rear (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front not working (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,271 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 63,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,463 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,434 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre is starting to perrish slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,891 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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Y527 CCG 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 72.7%.

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 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 Y527 CCG, 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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Y527 CCG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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