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CU51 GLF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel / quarter corrosion not within prescribed area.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,160 miles

n\s\f strut body corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,160 miles

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

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

n\s\f strut body corroded.

o\s\r tyre catching plastic fuel filler neck & wearing it away.

rear exhaust clamp connecting centre & rear exhaust sections corroded away.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,527 miles

Front tyres worn slightly more on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres worn slightly more on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,716 miles

chip in front windscreen n\s.

n\s\r brake disc corroded.

o\s\f indicator lens damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,716 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

chip in front windscreen n\s.

n\s\r brake disc corroded.

o\s\f indicator lens damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,047 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to the front bumper , damage to the intercooler.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges. tyre has 3mm of tread remaining ( legal limit 1.6)

offside rear tyre very slightly mishaped , cracking but not deep enough to expose cords.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to the front bumper , damage to the intercooler.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges. tyre has 3mm of tread remaining ( legal limit 1.6)

offside rear tyre very slightly mishaped , cracking but not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,683 miles

Soft toys removed from windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,865 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and worn slightly.

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,732 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,327 miles

both front tyres below 1.6 on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2005 47,969 miles

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

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

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 GLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

CU51 GLF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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