MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rust (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y488 JBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 Y488 JBT, 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 Y488 JBT registered?
Y488 JBT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2001.
Is Y488 JBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y488 JBT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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