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Y247 MVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 MVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,762 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,735 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 70,727 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,265 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,254 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,177 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,939 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front @ 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,558 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 64,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,128 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 37,419 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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Y247 MVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y247 MVV, 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 Y247 MVV registered?

Y247 MVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y247 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y247 MVV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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