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Y359 JRO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 JRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 76,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,786 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,785 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,723 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 67,726 miles

front and rear brake pads worn 60%

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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Y359 JRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y359 JRO, 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 Y359 JRO registered?

Y359 JRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y359 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 JRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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