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DX51 JCV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,155 mi
Last recorded126,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 126,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

windscreen scratched on passenger side

Pass 3 Dec 2009 113,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing screen slighly

Fail 2 Dec 2009 113,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing screen slighly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,931 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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DX51 JCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX51 JCV, 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

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What year was DX51 JCV registered?

DX51 JCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is DX51 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 JCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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