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F1 JRB

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 JRB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 94,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

long handbrake travel

• (Engine management light on)

• Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside Rear [5.2.2 (c) (i)]

• Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (+ floor) [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

• Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [3.2 (a) (i)]

Fail 19 May 2023 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

long handbrake travel

• (Engine management light on)

• Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside Rear [5.2.2 (c) (i)]

• Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (+ floor) [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

• Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [3.2 (a) (i)]

Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,375 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

cracks in windsreen

oil leaks,suspension component+brake back plates corroding,

Fail 4 Dec 2019 91,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

cracks in windsreen

oil leaks,suspension component+brake back plates corroding,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

cracks in windsreen

rear tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks

suspension components+chassis members+floor corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

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

cracks in windsreen

suspension components corroding,rear tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

suspension components+chassis members corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,149 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,247 miles

chip to screen

o/s rear inner wheel rim distorted

o/s wiper split end

oil leak

rear discs slightly scored

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear pads low

rear shocks damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,069 miles

1) n/s track control arm outter bush is starting to seperate. † †2) bulkhead / flitch panel joint is starting to show signs of cracking.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2006 46,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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F1 JRB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F1 JRB, 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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F1 JRB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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