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Y781 CGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,191 mi
Last recorded82,191 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,191 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre date of manufacture 23/08

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

Offside Rear Tyre date of manufacture 24/08.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 81,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre date of manufacture 23/08

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

Offside Rear Tyre date of manufacture 24/08.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,061 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,287 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,287 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,490 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,168 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo near side front tyre cracking of side front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2007 48,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,287 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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Y781 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y781 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 Y781 CGK registered?

Y781 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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