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Y343 CFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,358 miles

minor exhaust blow from front section

oil leak from steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,798 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,372 miles

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

both rear tyres 2.0mm on edges

nearside front spotlamp broken

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,929 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges.

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

O/S/R tyre wall cracking.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y343 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y343 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 Y343 CFX registered?

Y343 CFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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