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Y872 JPM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,885 mi
Last recorded113,885 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 JPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 113,885 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,876 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 113,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,142 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 102,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,370 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,351 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,278 miles

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sills FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TESTING THEN WAX OIL TO PROTECT

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,555 miles

sills floor chassi and brake pipes in good order to keep same advise to wax oil

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,542 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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Y872 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y872 JPM, 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 Y872 JPM registered?

Y872 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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