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CN51 JYL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,194 mi
Last recorded236,194 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 236,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside front sill corroded but not within presribed area

Fail 28 Nov 2017 236,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside front sill corroded but not within presribed area

Fail 24 Oct 2017 236,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 234,094 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 232,009 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 229,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 229,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 227,889 miles

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 226,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 214,809 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 198,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 181,485 miles

front discs corroded front suspension struts very corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 165,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 151,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 136,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 109,138 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CN51 JYL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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