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Y332 PSN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 PSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,584 miles

Exhaust patch repaired

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded. Various areas on both sides

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 102,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded. Various areas on both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 96,457 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 94,059 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 90,656 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 88,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 88,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,113 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,725 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,031 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre has multiple splits inner sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,858 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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Y332 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y332 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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Y332 PSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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