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M31 JBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 76,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 67,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 55,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 41,269 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 41,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 39,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,010 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,508 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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M31 JBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M31 JBE, 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 M31 JBE registered?

M31 JBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is M31 JBE safe to buy?

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