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X79 JVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,326 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel

Fail 16 Aug 2024 92,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint centre to rear box rotten and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure from battery ,going into passenger compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear seats/belts not checked

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,695 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed pipe blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe split and blowig (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure from battery ,going into passenger compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear seats/belts not checked

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,563 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,919 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/f wheel from ABS unit corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,988 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 77,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,144 miles

corrosion at floor pans around grommet areas

rear exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,144 miles

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

corrosion at floor pans around grommet areas

rear exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,760 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust rear clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,816 miles

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

Rear park brake shoes squeal

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 54,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X79 JVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X79 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X79 JVV registered?

X79 JVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X79 JVV safe to buy?

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