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Y383 JMJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,174 mi
Last recorded178,174 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 JMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 178,174 miles

Rear exhaust system worn

Fail 5 Feb 2026 178,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 170,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 162,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 159,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,409 miles

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake,OS, reduced performance.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,874 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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Y383 JMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y383 JMJ, 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 Y383 JMJ registered?

Y383 JMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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