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WA51 CJO

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,625 mi
Last recorded256,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 CJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 256,625 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 256,600 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 245,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 243,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 217,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 187,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wipers smear

Pass 18 Sep 2009 187,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wipers smear

Fail 5 Sep 2008 163,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 163,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 140,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 140,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 120,387 miles

advise rear exhaust clamp is corroded advise replacement

Fail 26 Sep 2006 120,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear exhaust clamp is corroded advise replacement

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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WA51 CJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA51 CJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 CJO registered?

WA51 CJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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