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Y763 CGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,397 mi
Last recorded69,397 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp broken away (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,811 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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Y763 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y763 CGK, 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 Y763 CGK registered?

Y763 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y763 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y763 CGK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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