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Y781 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,356 mi
Last recorded137,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 137,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,640 miles

n/s front indicator lens broken

Pass 30 Jul 2012 119,229 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 119,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,619 miles

wiper marks on screen & o/s rear disc rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 111,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wiper marks on screen & o/s rear disc rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,990 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,785 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 94,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,379 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Fail 20 Mar 2007 73,359 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,054 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 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 Y781 CGT registered?

Y781 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y781 CGT safe to buy?

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