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L44 JLE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,309 mi
Last recorded36,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 JLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 36,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 36,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,138 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,428 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 33,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,322 miles

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)

Oil leak

rear discs

Fail 8 May 2012 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak

rear discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,318 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 24,142 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 24,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,137 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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L44 JLE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L44 JLE, 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 L44 JLE registered?

L44 JLE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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