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Y599 CJT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 CJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2023 112,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Main shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 109,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant Low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Main shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,177 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 100,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,731 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,857 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 17 Jun 2014 77,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,792 miles

offside front shock absorber weeping

offside front strut tube corroded and wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,601 miles

corrosion to both front struts

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,148 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,148 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,572 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 61,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness on steering rack

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 CJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y599 CJT, 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 CJT registered?

Y599 CJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y599 CJT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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