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Y417 JBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,536 mi
Last recorded165,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 JBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 165,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 152,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 152,281 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty/corroded

slight play in rack mounting bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2013 152,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front inner wheel arches rusty/corroded

slight play in rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,377 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 138,928 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly. and close to limit on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 128,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 128,259 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 117,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 106,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,195 miles

advise some surface rust on osr disc

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,785 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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Y417 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y417 JBH, 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 Y417 JBH registered?

Y417 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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