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Y609 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,901 mi
Last recorded105,901 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box in poor condition

n/s and o/s front shocks slight corrosion around coil spring seat

Fail 25 Oct 2013 105,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box in poor condition

n/s and o/s front shocks slight corrosion around coil spring seat

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,932 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN FLAKY

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,932 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN FLAKY

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,467 miles

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,788 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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Y609 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y609 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 Y609 JKX registered?

Y609 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y609 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 JKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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