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Y534 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,781 mi
Last recorded157,781 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2025 157,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,707 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 156,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,560 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,729 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 150,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,291 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 145,291 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,137 miles

exhaust back box slight blow

handbrake travel high

middle exhaust bracket corroded

o,s,r shock slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,124 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,656 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 126,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,747 miles

Boot space loaded at time of test.

Nail in nearside front tyre as marked.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,503 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,371 miles

o/s/f suspenion leg rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,264 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,754 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,319 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 64,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y534 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y534 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 Y534 CGJ registered?

Y534 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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