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Y297 CCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,082 mi
Last recorded150,082 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 CCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 150,082 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 134,589 miles

Plastic covers over outer sills.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake hoses-ferruls corroded, Rear exhaust corroded and heat shield fractured, Damp around steering rack, o/s/f seat belt slow to return and fluffing, Rear number plate worn, Oil leaks,

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 116,234 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 108,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,182 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 86,182 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y297 CCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y297 CCY, 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 Y297 CCY registered?

Y297 CCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y297 CCY safe to buy?

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