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Y799 CGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,647 mi
Last recorded164,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

cover sills fitted

front headlamp wiper missing

iol leaks engine area

oil leak from corroded pipes under radiator

water leak from radiator area

Fail 13 Jan 2022 164,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

cover sills fitted

front headlamp wiper missing

iol leaks engine area

oil leak from corroded pipes under radiator

water leak from radiator area

Pass 11 Sep 2019 155,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 155,076 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,114 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers have very slight misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre has cut on tread

Offside front wiper torn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 138,278 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear in front track contol arm middle bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect possible bearing or transmission noise

Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 112,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 92,228 miles

Front brake discs worn

Lateral movement in nearside front suspension strut

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Nov 2009 92,228 miles

Front brake discs worn

Lateral movement in nearside front suspension strut

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,534 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 64,436 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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Y799 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y799 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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Y799 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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