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CL51 HGV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,517 mi
Last recorded108,517 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 HGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,517 miles

crack in windscreen nearside not in swept area at time of test

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked on nearside not within swepted area

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 100,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,368 miles

Advise parking brake lever reserve travel adjustment.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,108 miles

Adjustment of washer jets.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,396 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary type fuel cap fitted. Although sealing it is reccomended that 'Saab' type fitted.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 81,396 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary type fuel cap fitted. Although sealing it is reccomended that 'Saab' type fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 74,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,771 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

rear brake balance near limits

Pass 27 Oct 2005 51,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CL51 HGV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CL51 HGV, 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 CL51 HGV registered?

CL51 HGV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is CL51 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 HGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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