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Y429 JNT

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,935 mi
Last recorded200,935 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 JNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 200,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 179,067 miles

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

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

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

front discs getting worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 164,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 153,775 miles

stone chip in windscreen in zone (A)

Fail 21 May 2008 153,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 138,521 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 116,247 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 116,225 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y429 JNT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y429 JNT, 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 Y429 JNT registered?

Y429 JNT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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