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Y808 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,673 mi
Last recorded60,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,251 miles

offside front suspension arm bush worn, as marked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust corroded

strong advise! offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,425 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,425 miles

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

Brake fluid getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,842 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,285 miles

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

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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Y808 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y808 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 Y808 CGT registered?

Y808 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y808 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 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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