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X898 JUK

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,687 mi
Last recorded132,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 132,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 128,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 121,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 113,318 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 113,314 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 109,385 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 107,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 98,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 94,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 88,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 76,052 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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X898 JUK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X898 JUK, 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 X898 JUK registered?

X898 JUK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X898 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 JUK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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