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J77 JGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 74,513 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS?. AIR BOX INSECURE.

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS?. AIR BOX INSECURE.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,266 miles

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

BOOT SPOILER INSECURE R/WIPER BLADE

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,511 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN` MARK.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ENGINE OIL ON MIN` MARK.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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J77 JGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J77 JGP, 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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J77 JGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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