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Y297 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,892 mi
Last recorded141,892 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 141,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 141,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 138,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,148 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 134,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,014 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F WINDSCREEN MARKED

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

O/S/F SPOTLIGHT U/S

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 118,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated from front to rear

hole in floor been drilled and gromet placed in there

n/s/f headlamp glass has a chip in it

n/s/r reflector repaired with lens tape

n/sf windscreen has surface scratches from the use of a defective wiperblade

oil leak

plastic outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 18 Apr 2012 118,695 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated from front to rear

n/s/f headlamp glass has a chip in it

n/s/r reflector repaired with lens tape

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

n/sf windscreen has surface scratches from the use of a defective wiperblade

oil leak

plastic outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,979 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shock absorbers corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,874 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 75,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,846 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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Y297 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y297 CFX, 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 CFX registered?

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

Is Y297 CFX safe to buy?

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