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Y361 CJW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,145 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 104,004 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,477 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,483 miles

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 4 Jan 2006 80,225 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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Y361 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y361 CJW?

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What year was Y361 CJW registered?

Y361 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y361 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 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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