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A18 GSW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,331 mi
Last recorded192,331 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 192,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 177,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 177,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 170,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 165,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 165,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,078 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,370 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,988 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,468 miles

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,468 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,707 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,546 miles

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

chips in front screen

Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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both front tyres close to limit

chips in front screen

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,344 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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A18 GSW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 GSW, 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 A18 GSW registered?

A18 GSW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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