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Y301 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,195 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 116,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 110,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 107,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2020 103,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,875 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,365 miles

Front discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,458 miles

handbrake cable gaiters split

nearside wiper balde split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,961 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres on 3mm

Off side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,035 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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Y301 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y301 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 Y301 CFX registered?

Y301 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y301 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 CFX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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