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X867 AHY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX867 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 180,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 177,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 173,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 173,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 169,608 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 166,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases post catalytic converter exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked - passenger side (lower) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 161,047 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 161,044 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 157,302 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 140,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,722 miles

1 rear exhaust rubber missing

1 rear exhaust rubber perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 138,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 137,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,019 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Battery flat

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 116,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 108,179 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 96,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 85,194 miles

exhaust system very rusty

rear number plate delaminating

rear suspension rusting

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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X867 AHY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X867 AHY, 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 X867 AHY registered?

X867 AHY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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