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Y191 VJS

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 VJS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 164,404 miles

noise in o/side rear brake

Fail 14 Aug 2012 164,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

noise in o/side rear brake

Fail 8 Aug 2011 153,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 153,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 145,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 145,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 138,256 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 22 Aug 2008 130,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 122,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y191 VJS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y191 VJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y191 VJS registered?

Y191 VJS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y191 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 VJS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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