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CU51 CWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,788 mi
Last recorded170,788 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 170,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arch areas

engine management light on

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 161,529 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low.(16%)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arch areas

front to rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Aug 2020 150,812 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low.(16%)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arch areas

front to rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,954 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear section exhaust and front pipe slightly corrded

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2018 127,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

STEERING RACK SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF OIL

Fail 29 Aug 2018 127,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

STEERING RACK SLIGHT SEEPAGE OF OIL

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder, irregular (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,760 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer buffers colapsed.and all the exhaust system very rust. (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak around head gasket. ()

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

corrosion under vehicle at the rear.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,186 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,153 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,086 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 91,285 miles

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

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,285 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2012 87,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 79,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,957 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
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CU51 CWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU51 CWY, 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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CU51 CWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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