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Y919 JOG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,311 mi
Last recorded138,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 JOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 135,666 miles

Fuel hose insecure Filler hose clip broken (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,145 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,995 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,393 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 120,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 107,962 miles

advise o/s/ f brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,900 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn outer edges suggest tracking

exhaust heat sheald ratteling on rear to mid joint

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 61,342 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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Y919 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y919 JOG, 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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Y919 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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