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X396 JSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,908 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition front to rear & small leak from front flex.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,465 miles

advise front & rear exhaust clamps in poor condition.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 56,414 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X396 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 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 X396 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 X396 JSU registered?

X396 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X396 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 JSU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X396 JSU have outstanding finance?

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