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Y133 UMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 137,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 135,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 129,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 128,949 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1x rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake dust shield/back plate rusted

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing rusted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake dust shield/back plate rusted

Offside Rear corrosion at rear of under wheel arch

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

coolant stains on engine pipes

no oil on dipstick

Pass 14 Jul 2022 127,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,157 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,995 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,931 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,345 miles

Engine mounting bush perished, no movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting bush perished, no movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,622 miles

Front exhaust flexible section blowing slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,779 miles

N/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL DAMAGED.

OUTER CASING OF REAR SILENCER BOX BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,387 miles

BOTH FRONTS AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

N/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL DAMAGED.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

SOME DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT TYRE WALL.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,873 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX.

SOME DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL,UNDER VEHICLE.

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,405 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,645 miles

slight oil leaks from both rear shock absorbers.

some unbalance of front and rear service brakes.

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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Y133 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y133 UMW, 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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Y133 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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