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Y426 CFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,130 mi
Last recorded146,130 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 146,130 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 145,980 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area around grommets (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area around grommets (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 143,305 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 143,302 miles

Emissions not tested oil warning light on.no oil showing. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rear of sub frame. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan various areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor.around grommets.seat belts attached to seat.seat mountings also prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened broke away (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,491 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 139,464 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 139,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 134,934 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 124,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 117,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 105,043 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 105,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is close to no reserve travel.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,347 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 85,347 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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Y426 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y426 CFS, 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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Y426 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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