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Y418 JBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,764 mi
Last recorded169,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 JBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 169,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake lines above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,657 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 136,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 135,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,750 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 122,750 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,078 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,694 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,763 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,341 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 58,960 miles

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

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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Y418 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y418 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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Y418 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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