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X382 JSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,425 mi
Last recorded179,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX382 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 179,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 179,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 173,467 miles

n/s front wheel rim slight buckle

o/s rear brake hose "rubbing" on h/brake outer sleeve

Fail 6 Feb 2014 173,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

n/s front wheel rim slight buckle

o/s rear brake hose "rubbing" on h/brake outer sleeve

Pass 8 Feb 2013 165,613 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 165,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 154,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 145,425 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 145,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 132,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 132,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 113,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 89,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,444 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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X382 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X382 JSU, 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 X382 JSU registered?

X382 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X382 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X382 JSU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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