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Y64 MJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 MJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 112,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,019 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

moderate wear in o/s balljoint-suggest replaced in near future

surface cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,561 miles

surface cuts in rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 90,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,308 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2011 78,675 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,657 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,920 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing wear on inside edge and has minor cuts in tread

power steering pipes on bulk head damp

Pass 23 May 2007 58,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,684 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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Y64 MJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y64 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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Y64 MJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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