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R1 JGY

2021 Saab 9-3

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,636 mi
Last recorded50,636 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 50,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 42,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 31,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 37,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 31,254 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 31,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 29,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,274 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 28,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 25,869 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 22,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside Windscreen wiper is smearing slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside Windscreen wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 16,189 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a large cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 9,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,606 miles

nearside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

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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R1 JGY is a 2021 Saab 9-3 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R1 JGY, 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 5 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R1 JGY registered?

R1 JGY is a 2021 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2021.

Is R1 JGY safe to buy?

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