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CN51 JWV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,634 mi
Last recorded189,634 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 189,634 miles

rear exhaust outter skin corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 175,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 175,434 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2011 156,194 miles

front discs liped

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 142,128 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

filler pipe/ feul tank damp showing slight weep but no leaks found

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,161 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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CN51 JWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CN51 JWV, 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 CN51 JWV registered?

CN51 JWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is CN51 JWV safe to buy?

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