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X472 CYB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,687 mi
Last recorded90,687 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 CYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,687 miles

Offside front inner wing rusty

Rear exhaust rusty & leaking

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,864 miles

has a stone chip nearside front windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2012 83,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advice rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,991 miles

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

advice rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,585 miles

osr tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,752 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight leak from steering rack

slight surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,399 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,482 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,452 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,104 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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X472 CYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X472 CYB, 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 X472 CYB registered?

X472 CYB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X472 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 CYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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