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J1 DHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,324 miles

Front both brake rigid pipes ferrules slightly corroded under wheel arch

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2021 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both brake rigid pipes ferrules slightly corroded under wheel arch

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,940 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,948 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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J1 DHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J1 DHA, 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 J1 DHA registered?

J1 DHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is J1 DHA safe to buy?

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