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CU51 CXM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 72,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,118 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perishing, recommend renewal soon

Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,109 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 CXM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CU51 CXM, 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 CU51 CXM registered?

CU51 CXM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is CU51 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 CXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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