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Y313 DNN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2019 74,965 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front inner wings at suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,125 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,701 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,701 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears pull to left (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi slight blow

hazard switch poor fitting

Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen chipped outside swept area

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen chipped outside swept area

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,332 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,299 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,308 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,740 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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Y313 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y313 DNN, 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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Y313 DNN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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