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CU51 RZD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 120,986 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 113,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,070 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven .

Rear brake discs corroded .

Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner & outer edges .

Both rear tyres worn uneven .

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded .

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,092 miles

both rear brake disc surfaces pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 58,812 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,232 miles

o/s/r tyre loosing its shape on inner edge

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 RZD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU51 RZD?

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What year was CU51 RZD registered?

CU51 RZD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CU51 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 RZD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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