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CU51 CXY

2001 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,404 mi
Last recorded67,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,332 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake dust covers corroded

rear dust covers corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 67,051 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise unbody corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 67,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise all four tyre vwalls cracking

advise exhaust corroded

advise unbody corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 66,951 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking around tyre walls

both rear tyres worn unevenly

very slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 24 May 2011 66,533 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)

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

advise rear tyres cracking and unevenly worn

Pass 25 May 2010 66,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded.

rear n/s parking brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,764 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/r handbrake binding slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,755 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre pressures low 10-15 p.s.i.pumped up

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/r handbrake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake cable has a tight angle floor bracket.possibly in wrong position

o/s and n/s rear tyres small cracks in tread

plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2005 61,675 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 CXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU51 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

CU51 CXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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