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Y63 CLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 CLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,789 miles

Both rear discs rusty and pitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear foot brake efficiency lower than normal

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,136 miles

Both rear discs have surface rust

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,107 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 76,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,683 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jun 2005 56,031 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y63 CLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y63 CLA, 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 Y63 CLA registered?

Y63 CLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y63 CLA safe to buy?

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