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Y984 CGH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,334 mi
Last recorded143,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 CGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 137,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 128,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 122,991 miles

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

front side lights dim

offside rear hand brake return spring missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,599 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,214 miles

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

front bulkhead flexing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 110,214 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front bulkhead flexing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,356 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 87,350 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,892 miles

offside rear tyre showing wear and has a minor cut on outer side wall

possible air conditioning compressor worn [making horrible noises]

steering rack slightly damp offside

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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Y984 CGH 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 83.3%.

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 Y984 CGH, 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 Y984 CGH registered?

Y984 CGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y984 CGH safe to buy?

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