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Y165 VKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 VKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 159,539 miles

spare wheel in boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 155,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 155,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,931 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 152,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 134,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 134,209 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 107,963 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 107,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 99,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 99,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,538 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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Y165 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y165 VKH, 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 Y165 VKH registered?

Y165 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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