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VJI 9791

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,607 mi
Last recorded50,607 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 9791
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,278 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,222 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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VJI 9791 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJI 9791, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJI 9791 registered?

VJI 9791 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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