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Y705 JPP

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 JPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,084 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,084 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,131 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 81,482 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 81,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 77,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y705 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y705 JPP, 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 Y705 JPP registered?

Y705 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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