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J16 JTW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,374 mi
Last recorded70,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at shocker (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at shocker (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,322 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,997 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,263 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,789 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,003 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,003 miles

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

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

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

advise front brakes 24% imbalance

Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,740 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,739 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,323 miles

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

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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J16 JTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J16 JTW, 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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J16 JTW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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