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Y578 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,508 miles

22% front brake application

Foot brake pedal as slight travel

offside and nearside front suspension arm support bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight movement

offside rear tyre starting to age and as slight cracks to tread

Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,508 miles

22% front brake application

Foot brake pedal as slight travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front suspension arm support bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight movement

offside rear tyre starting to age and as slight cracks to tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,383 miles

brake pedal fades slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2011 104,382 miles

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

brake pedal fades slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,411 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,655 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear door trim insecure [inner]

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,393 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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Y578 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y578 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 Y578 CGJ registered?

Y578 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y578 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 CGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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