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Y442 JBH

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,496 mi
Last recorded144,496 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 JBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,496 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 132,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 132,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 104,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 987,021 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 29 Sep 2006 73,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 66,532 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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Y442 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y442 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 Y442 JBH registered?

Y442 JBH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y442 JBH safe to buy?

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