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Y292 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,551 mi
Last recorded172,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 172,551 miles

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

advise rear brake shoes/handbrake adjusting

bonnet corroded

both front shockers corroded

engine diagnostic light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f shocker top mounting bearing notchy

oil leak

rear brake flexi ends corroded

rear number plate deteriorating,advise replaceing

rear silencer outer caseing deteriorating

sump plug damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2013 172,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet corroded

both front shockers corroded

engine diagnostic light on

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

advise rear brake shoes/handbrake adjusting

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f shocker top mounting bearing notchy

oil leak

rear brake flexi ends corroded

rear number plate deteriorating,advise replaceing

rear silencer outer caseing deteriorating

sump plug damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 166,063 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel rims slight damage

engine diagnostic light on

o/s/f corner of bonnet corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage,o/s/r wheel rim slighly damaged

sump plug damaged requires replaceing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 166,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front outer cv joints fouling brake caliper to hub bracket

engine diagnostic light on

o/s/f corner of bonnet corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

sump plug damaged requires replaceing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 161,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 161,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 152,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 144,975 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 144,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 137,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 137,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 129,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 92,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 92,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y292 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y292 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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What year was Y292 JKX registered?

Y292 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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