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Y143 JSH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,585 mi
Last recorded165,585 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 JSH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 165,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE. worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2017 165,585 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel neck x2 (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE. worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 150,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front n/s and o/s tyres just above the limit

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 137,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 130,609 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 130,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 119,525 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2010 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2008 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2006 68,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y143 JSH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y143 JSH, 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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Y143 JSH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2001.

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