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Y589 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,837 mi
Last recorded156,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 152,492 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread readable in daylight. (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer delaminating but not perforated.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 152,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing around rear silencer joint. (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread readable in daylight. (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer delaminating but not perforated.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,615 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 147,593 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield insecue

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 138,115 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 138,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,767 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 124,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,351 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 112,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 103,871 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 72,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,841 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 57,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,506 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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Y589 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y589 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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Y589 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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