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Y79 JCS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,169 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front & rear tyres sidewalls developing cracks

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,909 miles

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

Nearside front & rear tyres sidewalls developing cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,321 miles

advise front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,541 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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Y79 JCS 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 Y79 JCS, 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 Y79 JCS registered?

Y79 JCS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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