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J868 MFH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

211,433 mi
Last recorded211,433 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 MFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 211,433 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has play in it

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Fail 16 May 2017 211,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has play in it

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 206,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box heavilly corroded

engine diag light on

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 1 Jun 2016 206,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box heavilly corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 27 May 2015 201,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 192,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 28 May 2014 192,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 188,324 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outter edges

rear exhaust clamp has corroded away

Fail 1 Nov 2012 188,324 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on outter edges

rear exhaust clamp has corroded away

Pass 2 Nov 2011 174,325 miles

both rear discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Nov 2011 174,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

spare tyre soft

Pass 4 Nov 2010 160,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broke

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight blow from flexi joint in exhaust

Fail 4 Nov 2010 160,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broke

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight blow from flexi joint in exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 143,276 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

rear silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 27 Oct 2008 127,158 miles

Chip to windscreen A-zone,just too small to fail.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 127,158 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Chip to windscreen A-zone,just too small to fail.

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in the thread.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 113,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

windscreen chipped/cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2006 102,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 102,083 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres close to legal

front brake pads look low from behind the wheels

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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J868 MFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 J868 MFH, 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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J868 MFH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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