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Y61 MJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 MJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 141,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 141,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,979 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 124,629 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 23 Oct 2012 124,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,453 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,453 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,736 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 103,635 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 82,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,123 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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Y61 MJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y61 MJO, 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 Y61 MJO registered?

Y61 MJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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