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Y952 JPP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,758 mi
Last recorded69,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 JPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,758 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 69,758 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,793 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside steering rack mounting area has slight movement.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion along floor pan.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

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

corrosion along floor pans, underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,926 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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Y952 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y952 JPP, 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 Y952 JPP registered?

Y952 JPP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y952 JPP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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