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Y591 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 68,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 62,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 62,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,815 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre tread low and feathering on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,492 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,675 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

slight judder on n/s/r disc

slight play in rack bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,811 miles

slight movement on rack clamp bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight movement on rack clamp bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,146 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2006 21,809 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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Y591 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y591 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 Y591 JKX registered?

Y591 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y591 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 JKX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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