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DX51 JDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,618 mi
Last recorded122,618 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,618 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,995 miles

axle bushes worn

floor corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,112 miles

siil floorand axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 108,112 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

sills, floor and axle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,185 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,491 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease,unable to fully check condition of pipes.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear and intermediate exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,543 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,937 miles

bulk head flexing arouned steering rack mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,247 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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DX51 JDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX51 JDO, 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 DX51 JDO registered?

DX51 JDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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