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Y141 CLJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 CLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,398 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch above track control arm. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Boot floor corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch above track control arm. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Boot floor corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,931 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,752 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 113,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs and pads wearing slightly

rear box corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 105,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,122 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 77,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,425 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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Y141 CLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y141 CLJ, 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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Y141 CLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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