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CN51 JXB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,063 mi
Last recorded178,063 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 178,063 miles

engine oil leak

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty & lipped

n/s/front tyre worn bald on both edges & inner sidewall damaged

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 178,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty & lipped

n/s/front tyre worn bald on both edges & inner sidewall damaged

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 139,815 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 104,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,422 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,161 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,357 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,588 miles

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

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 JXB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

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

Is CN51 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 JXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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