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Y779 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,734 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,734 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,305 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,204 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,204 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,384 miles

front number plate deterioated

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,253 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,144 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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Y779 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y779 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 Y779 CGT registered?

Y779 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y779 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 CGT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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