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Y546 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,620 miles

E.M.L.On

engine oil leak

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Fail 22 Dec 2015 122,620 miles

E.M.L.On

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r inner tyre wall deteriorating

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,264 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,276 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 98,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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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Y546 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y546 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 Y546 CGJ registered?

Y546 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y546 CGJ safe to buy?

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