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X69 JVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 114,454 miles

front fog light lenses cracked.

n/s/f lower bumper valance missing.

o/s mirror cover missing.

o/s of the rear boot spoiler insecure.

o/s/r brake pads anti rattle clips missing.

o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape and worn to 3 mm. Leagl limit 1.6 mm.

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded, but not leaking.

rear registration plate slight delaminated.

steering rack damp with oil.

stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 19 May 2014 114,154 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f lower bumper valance missing.

o/s mirror cover missing.

o/s of the rear boot spoiler insecure.

o/s/r brake pads anti rattle clips missing.

o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape and worn to 3 mm. Leagl limit 1.6 mm.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded, but not leaking.

rear registration plate slight delaminated.

steering rack damp with oil.

stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2013 108,517 miles

boot spoiler slightly insecure.

o/s mirror cover missing.

o/s spot light lens missing.

stone chip in the o/s headlamp lens.

Pass 11 May 2012 103,633 miles

both front spot light lenses broken.

o/s mirror cover missing.

stone chip in the o/s headlamp.

Fail 25 May 2011 97,601 miles

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

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

both front spot light lenses broken.

front brake discs worn/corroded.(Replace brake discs with next set of brake pads).

o/s/r wheel rim slightly dented.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 25 May 2011 97,601 miles

both front spot light lenses broken.

front brake discs worn/corroded.(Replace brake discs with next set of brake pads).

o/s/r wheel rim slightly dented.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 90,470 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

front brake disc slightly corroded/worn.

n/s/f plastic valance under bumper missing.

stone chip in o/s headlamp lens not effecting pattern.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,513 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED* NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN TO LIMIT (UNABLE TO SEE INNER PAD)- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE*

HEADLAMPS ON UPPER AIM LIMIT* OSF HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED* SHIELDS ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS, UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* WIPERS WORN* BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS RELUCTANT TO RETRACT* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* FRONT TYRES WORN*

Fail 29 May 2009 83,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED* NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN TO LIMIT (UNABLE TO SEE INNER PAD)- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE*

HEADLAMPS ON UPPER AIM LIMIT* OSF HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED* SHIELDS ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS, UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* WIPERS WORN* BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS RELUCTANT TO RETRACT* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* FRONT TYRES WORN*

Pass 9 May 2008 79,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,131 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,962 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 63,968 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,968 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,468 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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X69 JVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X69 JVV, 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 X69 JVV registered?

X69 JVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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