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Y612 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,225 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,177 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,951 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,717 miles

movement in both steeringrack retainerbushes,not to excess at present

nsf tyre wearing on both edges, still legal

passenger mirror slightly cracked

rear brakepads getting lower

rear numberplate discoloured,unlikely to be misread

securing bolt at front downpipe missing

some engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 91,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust weld broken,still supported

exhaustsystem insecure from catalyst onwards

front brakepads getting lower

movement in both steeringrack retainerbushes,not to excess at present

nsf tyre wearing on both edges, still legal

passenger mirror slightly cracked

rear brakepads getting lower

rear numberplate discoloured,unlikely to be misread

rear silencer clamp rusted away,still just holding together

securing bolt at front downpipe missing

some engine oil leak

washerjets half way blocked,still work ok

wiperblades splitting at ends,still clear screen

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,521 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,024 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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Y612 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y612 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 Y612 JKX registered?

Y612 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y612 JKX safe to buy?

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