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Y303 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,503 mi
Last recorded125,503 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,503 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working wrong bulb (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear wheel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 110,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust clamp missing (rear)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear wheel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,103 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,103 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside handbrake cable outer slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak from back of engine.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,563 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer slightly deteriorated.

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

Oil leak from back of engine.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,524 miles

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,651 miles

both rear shock absorber's damp

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,175 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,592 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y303 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y303 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 Y303 CFX registered?

Y303 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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