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Y133 XAO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 XAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 90,748 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 90,652 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,293 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,117 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,730 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,194 miles

general corrosion underbody areas & exhaust backbox

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,596 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres uneven wear on the inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,990 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,820 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,783 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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Y133 XAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y133 XAO, 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 Y133 XAO registered?

Y133 XAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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