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Y127 GKR

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 GKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 70,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 70,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 69,938 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,381 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,535 miles

bulkhead flexing slightly at rack mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

bulkhead flexing slightly at rack mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,271 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Jul 2009 52,271 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 23,051 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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Y127 GKR 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 86.4%.

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 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 Y127 GKR, 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 Y127 GKR registered?

Y127 GKR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y127 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 GKR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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