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Y894 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,227 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,264 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,110 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre distorted tread inner edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 94,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,651 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,292 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,111 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,815 miles

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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Y894 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y894 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 Y894 CGT registered?

Y894 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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