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Y339 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,087 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge, does not yet meet refusal criteria.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,079 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge, does not yet meet refusal criteria.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 53,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2005 21,941 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 21,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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Y339 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y339 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 Y339 CFX registered?

Y339 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y339 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y339 CFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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