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Y792 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,662 miles

front number plate dented

offside front floor corroded

rear exhaust box very badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 118,661 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp (7.1.1)

front number plate dented

offside front floor corroded

rear exhaust box very badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,111 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front foglight lens cracked

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,683 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,055 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

engine area oil leak

front and rear number plate damaged

offside front tyre very badly worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear flexi brake pipes metal parts corroded

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,555 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

oil leak at nearside transmission drive shaft oil seal area

rear exhaust silencer corroded & delaminating

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,152 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 31 May 2011 67,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,974 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 63,974 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,016 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,422 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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Y792 CGT 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 81.3%.

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 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 Y792 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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Y792 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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