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Y435 JOW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,715 mi
Last recorded123,715 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 JOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,879 miles

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

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

ns and ofside slight corosipon front wheel arch

Fail 22 Feb 2022 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

ns and ofside slight corosipon front wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,543 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 119,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,328 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes lightly corroded at various points through out brake line system (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of prescribed area, seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of prescribed area, seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes lightly corroded at various points through out brake line system (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General light corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2017 105,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 105,513 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,474 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 99,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,542 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 81,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 81,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,570 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,277 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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Y435 JOW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y435 JOW, 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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Y435 JOW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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