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Y10 SJW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 SJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,045 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested

Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated and needs clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,323 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,550 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,550 miles

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

osr tyre wearing badly close to ply or cords

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,296 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,920 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,837 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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Y10 SJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y10 SJW, 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 Y10 SJW registered?

Y10 SJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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