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CU51 CXS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,019 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 shock absorbers outer casing excessive corrosion

both front tyres inner edges worn

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,819 miles

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

Nearside parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,099 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front abs rings corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 75,099 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front abs rings corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,182 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,286 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 CXS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

CU51 CXS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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