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Y581 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,245 mi
Last recorded173,245 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 173,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 173,243 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 161,320 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 161,320 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 149,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 133,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 133,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advised parking brakes travel close to stop

Pass 10 May 2007 109,609 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deformed on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deformed on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 95,472 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 95,470 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y581 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 Y581 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 Y581 CGJ registered?

Y581 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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