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Y899 CGT

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 112,780 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

centre to rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,002 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 112,002 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,786 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condition of offside front foglight .

condition of rear exhaust box .

general condition of some suspension components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condition of offside front foglight .

condition of rear exhaust box .

general condition of some suspension components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,180 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,094 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of offside front fog light .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

condition of rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

offside front fog light not working .

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,451 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

offside front fog light not working .

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,490 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,490 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,561 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y899 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y899 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 Y899 CGT registered?

Y899 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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