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MF51 JYR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,266 mi
Last recorded161,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 161,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 161,266 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,365 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,797 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 119,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil at minimum

treads thinning both front tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2009 119,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil at minimum

treads thinning both front tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 92,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 92,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both rear discs are rusty

engine oil on minimum

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs are worn and pitted badly

Pass 1 Dec 2005 73,262 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 75,262 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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MF51 JYR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MF51 JYR, 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 MF51 JYR registered?

MF51 JYR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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