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Y544 CCG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 CCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,248 miles

advise wiper blades

Pass 10 Oct 2013 129,863 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 112,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 98,199 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre wall has slight cracks

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,409 miles

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

rack mounts have slight movememt

Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,392 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y544 CCG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y544 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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What year was Y544 CCG registered?

Y544 CCG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y544 CCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 CCG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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