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Y551 JPM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,416 mi
Last recorded161,416 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 JPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 161,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 146,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 122,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

near side rear parking brake effort low

off side and near side rear cross beam/axel support bushs soft

rear service brake imbalance 58%

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,901 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake pads low

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,901 miles

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake pads low

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y551 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y551 JPM, 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 Y551 JPM registered?

Y551 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y551 JPM safe to buy?

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