MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
exhaust back box slight blow
handbrake travel high
middle exhaust bracket corroded
o,s,r shock slight misting of oil
corrosion to rear exhaust
rear wiper blade split
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)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
o/s/f suspenion leg rusting
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
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
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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Y534 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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