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H12 JOX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,285 mi
Last recorded146,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,285 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 145,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 142,988 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 142,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 139,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 138,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 138,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 137,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 136,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre inner side wall deep cracks

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2017 131,188 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,458 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,063 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,935 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 96,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,865 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,423 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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H12 JOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H12 JOX, 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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H12 JOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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