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Y873 JPM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,712 mi
Last recorded55,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 JPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 55,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,257 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 50,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,385 miles

Centre box corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 49,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,895 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,109 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,108 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,478 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,911 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,989 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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Y873 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y873 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 Y873 JPM registered?

Y873 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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