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Y303 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,678 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 104,669 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,034 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to the inside wall of the o/s/f tyre no cords showing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to the inside wall of the o/s/f tyre no cords showing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,501 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,691 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,036 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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Y303 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y303 JKX registered?

Y303 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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