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A20 CLV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,559 mi
Last recorded113,559 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 113,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears / past service standards / advise repair (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear unions on front - rear pipes / past service standards / advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all / both rear rubber cups deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / perished in tread / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel / brake has restricted free movement / advise further investigation

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old / advise replacement

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / box / both heavily deteriorated / advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner arches have slight corrosion

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

steering rack damp / no leak found during test

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,960 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,020 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,851 miles

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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A20 CLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A20 CLV, 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 A20 CLV registered?

A20 CLV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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