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JX51 TER

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX51 TER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 104,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

item removed from screen prior to test

oil leak

uder trays & engine covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,256 miles

Oil leak

Engine rattle

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine rattle

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 102,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 99,021 miles

215-55-17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sidewall damage offside front

Fail 31 May 2014 99,021 miles

215-55-17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sidewall damage offside front

Pass 17 May 2013 95,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Fail 16 May 2013 95,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

centre silencer mounting corroded

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

rear exhaust clamp not fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,588 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition and exhaust clamp corroded to excess

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,647 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,288 miles

slight play in front lower suspension arms

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,050 miles

small cuts on other tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,050 miles

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

small cuts on other tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,635 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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JX51 TER is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JX51 TER, 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 JX51 TER registered?

JX51 TER is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is JX51 TER safe to buy?

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