CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y257 OPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,494 mi
Last recorded160,494 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 OPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 160,494 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 156,176 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust rubbers weak

rear silencer corred

Fail 20 May 2016 156,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filter corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust rubbers weak

rear silencer corred

Pass 22 May 2015 150,414 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 143,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 138,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,787 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 112,931 miles

Handbrake travell long.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 112,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake travell long.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 100,386 miles

Crack on o/s of windscreen-just within MOT limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 73,561 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 73,561 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y257 OPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y257 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y257 OPV?

You can check the full history of Y257 OPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y257 OPV registered?

Y257 OPV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y257 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 OPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y257 OPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y257 OPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.