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Y194 BWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 100,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 98,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,420 miles

N/S rear tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,999 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,095 miles

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

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

Off side rear brake discs pitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,006 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 86,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 81,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 79,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,447 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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Y194 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y194 BWP, 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 Y194 BWP registered?

Y194 BWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y194 BWP safe to buy?

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