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Y776 CGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 98,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sides front lower suspension arms mounting bush has slight play

slight play in both sides rear axle mounting bush

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,989 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and deteriorated

offside off windscreen cracked out of drivers view

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 95,651 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both sides edges

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front windscreen damaged in swept area but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both sides edges

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front windscreen damaged in swept area but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,574 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,251 miles

rear exhaust clamp loose and deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,002 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,474 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,924 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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Y776 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y776 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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Y776 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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