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Y599 CGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,025 mi
Last recorded70,025 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,301 miles

Central Front chassis leg starting too corrode

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,687 miles

oil leak

exhaust end box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,402 miles

exhaust end box badly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust end box corroded

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,286 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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Y599 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y599 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 Y599 CGJ registered?

Y599 CGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y599 CGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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