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Y717 JPP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 JPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

alternator belt split

body sill covers fittted

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake disc in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

alternator belt split

body sill covers fittted

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,806 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)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r brake pad worn to minimum thickness. (1.5) mm

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,899 miles

nearside front track control arm bush perrished

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside front track control arm bush perrished

offside front wiper split

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Fail 24 Mar 2009 42,897 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front track control arm bush perrished

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside front track control arm bush perrished

offside front wiper split

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,984 miles

offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,984 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,362 miles

1) The rear number plate is starting to de-laminate

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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Y717 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y717 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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Y717 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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