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Y952 CLJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 CLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,462 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 patches covered with material (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 patches covered with material (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 103,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,410 miles

corrosion forming to floor.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,441 miles

corrosion forming to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion forming to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,185 miles

Corrosion forming to both sides front shock absorbers

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,185 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Corrosion forming to both sides front shock absorbers

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,210 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer due to being run flat

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise slight exhaust blow from front flex.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,503 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise slight exhaust blow from front flex.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,831 miles

advise corrosion forming on exhaust sections

advise nearside rear tyre been kerbered and nail in it and slight wear on inner edge.

advise offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

advise slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,831 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion forming on exhaust sections

advise nearside rear tyre been kerbered and nail in it and slight wear on inner edge.

advise offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

advise slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,163 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges, on limit of wear.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,313 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,358 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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Y952 CLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y952 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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Y952 CLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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