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Y366 CJW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,745 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

rear numner plate faded

tyres starting to get low

Fail 6 Apr 2017 97,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust clamp corroded

rear numner plate faded

Pass 3 May 2016 96,265 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust not blowing at time of test

Fail 3 May 2016 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust not blowing at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 92,155 miles

Both front washers jets partially blocked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 88,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wing damaged and indicator loose.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 83,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 79,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 75,994 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,858 miles

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both front tyres worn on inner edges 205.50r16w

Fail 1 May 2008 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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both front tyres worn on inner edges 205.50r16w

Pass 4 May 2007 62,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,098 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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Y366 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y366 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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Y366 CJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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