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Y185 JGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 JGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,851 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,277 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 100,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,067 miles

Central Rear exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,916 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,671 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres has worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,164 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are badly feathered

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 19,202 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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Y185 JGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y185 JGC, 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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Y185 JGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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