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Y352 CJW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,391 mi
Last recorded119,391 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY352 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 119,391 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 115,884 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,937 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 108,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 101,486 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,035 miles

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolant slightly low

advise front wipers squeaking

advise rear exhaust clamp

advise slight flexing at bulkhead when steering rocked

advise slight run out rear disc

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 69,674 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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Y352 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y352 CJW, 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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What year was Y352 CJW registered?

Y352 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y352 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y352 CJW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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