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Y604 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 123,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 123,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,389 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,868 miles

Advise handbrake travel high

Advise rear tyres low on inside edge and near side perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,868 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Advise handbrake travel high

Advise rear tyres low on inside edge and near side perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,882 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,882 miles

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

BOTH!!!! FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,140 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,140 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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Y604 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y604 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y604 JKX registered?

Y604 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y604 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y604 JKX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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