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Y5 JJL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 JJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 102,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper juddering and slightly smearing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 42,932 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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Y5 JJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y5 JJL, 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 Y5 JJL registered?

Y5 JJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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