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Y314 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak from nearside driveshaft area

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,456 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,368 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen cracked on n/s outside swept area

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,016 miles

windscreen cracked on n/s outside swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,244 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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Y314 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y314 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 Y314 CFX registered?

Y314 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y314 CFX safe to buy?

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