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Y524 JAE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 JAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,717 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,559 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,057 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 104,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear sections (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,589 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 3 Dec 2013 95,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 80,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,244 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 47,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,002 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y524 JAE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y524 JAE, 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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Y524 JAE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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