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Y631 DJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,737 mi
Last recorded93,737 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 DJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,450 miles

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

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

bulkhead flexing when shaking steering

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ONINSIDE EDGES

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

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

bulk head flexing when shaking steering

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,971 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inside wall

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn thin on inside and outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inside wall

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn thin on inside and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,392 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside front tyre showing wear on inside and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,461 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,233 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,519 miles

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 19 Mar 2008 47,768 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

rear tyres have several minor cuts in tread and showing wear

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,588 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,310 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear in outer edge and has minor cuts in tread

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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Y631 DJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y631 DJO, 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 Y631 DJO registered?

Y631 DJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y631 DJO safe to buy?

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