MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
both front shock absorbers corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
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
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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Y297 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2001.
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