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Y889 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,650 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 129,185 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 118,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,740 miles

horn intermittant

Pass 14 May 2012 100,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 94,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 88,120 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 82,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,998 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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Y889 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y889 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 Y889 CGT registered?

Y889 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y889 CGT safe to buy?

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