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Y425 CNP

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,113 mi
Last recorded134,113 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 CNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 134,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 126,787 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Dec 2014 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Dec 2013 118,145 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 118,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 105,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,325 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 68,325 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 64,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y425 CNP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y425 CNP, 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 Y425 CNP registered?

Y425 CNP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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