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Y326 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,980 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 101,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,280 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 81,286 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,437 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,450 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,484 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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Y326 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y326 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 Y326 CFX registered?

Y326 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y326 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y326 CFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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