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Y787 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,002 mi
Last recorded94,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 94,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,086 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,812 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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Y787 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y787 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 Y787 CGT registered?

Y787 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y787 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y787 CGT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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