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J600 KEN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 KEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,987 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 82,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front struts have slight play in casing

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front struts have slight play in casing

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,106 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,156 miles

Offside Front Inner C.V gaiter deteriorated[leaking grease]

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2018 76,134 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,926 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,926 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,232 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp is loose.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,358 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner and outer egdes

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracks inside wall)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,585 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside inner tail light out

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

offside front brake pads worn

offside handbrake performancce down

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,450 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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J600 KEN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J600 KEN, 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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J600 KEN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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