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Y594 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,291 mi
Last recorded187,291 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 187,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 170,651 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2011 170,650 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres distorted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 134,894 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

rear tyres distorting on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,596 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,536 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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Y594 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y594 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 Y594 CGJ registered?

Y594 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y594 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y594 CGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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