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Y769 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,190 mi
Last recorded130,190 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 130,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,933 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 130,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,102 miles

offside and nearside front wheels slightly buckled

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,102 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside front wheels slightly buckled

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,874 miles

nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,019 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 10 Feb 2009 37,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,150 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 24,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y769 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y769 CGT, 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 Y769 CGT registered?

Y769 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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