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IUI 8233

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,412 mi
Last recorded121,412 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 8233
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,412 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

E.M.Light illuminated

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 120,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,190 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,456 miles

E.M.Light illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 118,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

E.M.Light illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strut (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 115,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,126 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Offside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,126 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Offside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,566 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Exhaust corroded in places

Fail 22 Sep 2014 110,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres getting low

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

osr boot floor exessivly corroded but not within any pescribed area

underside corroded in places

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,645 miles

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

Power steering pipes corroded but not leaking oil

oil leak around turbo?

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,413 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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IUI 8233 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 IUI 8233, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 8233 registered?

IUI 8233 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is IUI 8233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 8233 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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