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J99 JVU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 JVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,464 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 84,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,014 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 81,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE WHEEL OFF INSPECTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,520 miles

EML on at time of test

Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,520 miles

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

EML on at time of test

Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,649 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 46,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,162 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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J99 JVU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J99 JVU, 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 J99 JVU registered?

J99 JVU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for J99 JVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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