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CN51 JXG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,484 mi
Last recorded170,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 170,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 170,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 168,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,305 miles

exhaust centre support bracked broken wedded

exhaust rear clamp missing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 162,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 162,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,687 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 153,565 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 153,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 143,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 143,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 128,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 128,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 118,353 miles

osr tyre has deep splits inner sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,977 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear disc wearing

near side rear tyre inner wear

off side rear tyre wall cracking

some steering colunm movement

Pass 13 Dec 2005 67,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 67,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Can not check off side front headlamp aim.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

CN51 JXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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