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Y509 JEO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 JEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,996 miles

hand brake travel should be ajusted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 93,456 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,349 miles

Nearside front mirror cracked

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,349 miles

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

Nearside front mirror cracked

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear indicator lenses are damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,109 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Light glass slightly broken

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2009

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Light glass slightly broken

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,831 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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Y509 JEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 Y509 JEO, 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 Y509 JEO registered?

Y509 JEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y509 JEO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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