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CN51 JWK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,676 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requires adjustment (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requires adjustment (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 89,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2014 74,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 58,676 miles

bulkhead appears to be flexing whilst turning steering but unable to fully inspect due to soundproofing cover

rear exhaust clamp corroding away

Pass 30 May 2012 48,581 miles

e.m.l. on

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres all cracking

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2012 48,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

e.m.l. on

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres all cracking

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,411 miles

Oil leak

rust starting under car due to standing for a while

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

rust starting under car due to standing for a while

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,835 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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CN51 JWK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CN51 JWK, 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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CN51 JWK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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