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Y277 PSN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,773 mi
Last recorded59,773 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 PSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 59,773 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,827 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2014 48,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,317 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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Y277 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y277 PSN, 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 Y277 PSN registered?

Y277 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y277 PSN safe to buy?

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