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L33 CJT

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 CJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tie bar bush worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,131 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tie bar bush worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,237 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,077 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear fexis ferrules slightly corroed

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear fexis ferrules slightly corroed

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

two child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L33 CJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 L33 CJT, 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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L33 CJT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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