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Y598 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,912 mi
Last recorded125,912 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,912 miles

nearside and off side front shock absorber corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,912 miles

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

nearside and off side front shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 116,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,471 miles

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

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

rear box corrotion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,420 miles

Oil leak

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken off but not blowing

front tyres worn on very inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,856 miles

MIL light on

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

both front lower arm bushes have slight play

both rear tyres starting to perish

front discs corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

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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Y598 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y598 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 Y598 CGJ registered?

Y598 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y598 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 CGJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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