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MJI 8095

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,724 mi
Last recorded73,724 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 8095
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 72,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 72,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,437 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,911 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 62,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,915 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,110 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,253 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,195 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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MJI 8095 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 MJI 8095, 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 MJI 8095 registered?

MJI 8095 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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