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Y588 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing/worn.. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,832 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box corroded..

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust back box corroded..

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,032 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer tread edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,032 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer tread edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,085 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,998 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 23 Feb 2006 58,918 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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Y588 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y588 JKX, 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 Y588 JKX registered?

Y588 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y588 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 JKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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