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Y309 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 142,770 miles

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 142,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 132,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 122,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 112,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 103,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,328 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 92,132 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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Y309 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y309 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 Y309 JKX registered?

Y309 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y309 JKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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