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Y794 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,518 mi
Last recorded56,518 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 56,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,047 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,142 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,333 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,951 miles

Offside Front inner edge balding

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,034 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth,metal ends corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,092 miles

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

Offside and Nearside Rear Tyres wearing low and out of shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,740 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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Y794 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y794 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 Y794 CGT registered?

Y794 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y794 CGT safe to buy?

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