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Y847 CFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 119,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,063 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,323 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust back box clamp is corroding

Pass 29 May 2008 70,189 miles

rear exhaust back box clamp is corroding

Pass 30 May 2007 62,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,234 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 44,101 miles

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

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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Y847 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y847 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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What year was Y847 CFS registered?

Y847 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y847 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 CFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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