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CN51 JYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,603 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,714 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 95,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,312 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,361 miles

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

N/S/F bulkhead flex surrounding steering rack but no visible damage

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F bulkhead flexing surrounding pedal box but no visible damage

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

N/S/F bulkhead flex surrounding steering rack but no visible damage

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F bulkhead flexing surrounding pedal box but no visible damage

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 78,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,769 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 65,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,851 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,851 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,742 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,939 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)

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 JYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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