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Y878 JPM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 JPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,640 miles

Front nearside ball joint slight wear

Front nearside tyre wearing on the outside edge

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

Rear offside tyre slightly deformed

Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,640 miles

Front nearside ball joint slight wear

Front nearside tyre wearing on the outside edge

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

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

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

Rear offside tyre slightly deformed

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,871 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 115,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 61,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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Y878 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y878 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 Y878 JPM registered?

Y878 JPM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y878 JPM safe to buy?

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