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Y291 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,007 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy front & rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, front sub frame, rear axle, front to rear suspension components, under body surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 22 Apr 2024 112,007 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy front & rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, front sub frame, rear axle, front to rear suspension components, under body surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,694 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, front sub frame, rear axle components all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,009 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2019 109,007 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2018 105,043 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT & REAR BOX GENERAL CORROSION (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint BOTH SIDE (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 105,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT & REAR BOX GENERAL CORROSION (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint BOTH SIDE (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,021 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,232 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,232 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,913 miles

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

nearside indicator side reapeater cover missing

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside indicator side reapeater cover missing

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,164 miles

(strong advisory) cuts in rear tyres

(strong advisory) rear tyres perished

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,965 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)

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,572 miles

front brakes getting low

o/s rear light unit broken

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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Y291 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y291 JKX, 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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Y291 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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