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Y139 FHJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 FHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 139,102 miles

exhaust tail box corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arch's corroded

bulkhead corroded around servo

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 138,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer rear wheel arch's corroded

bulkhead corroded around servo

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,369 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,617 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 107,501 miles

drivers front tyre slight damage too outer side wall no cords exposed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 98,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,017 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,017 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,711 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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Y139 FHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y139 FHJ, 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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Y139 FHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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