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Y342 GDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,901 miles

Brake disc back plates corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,787 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 72,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end adjuster locking bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nsr and osr brake backing plates/shields heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 70,941 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2018 70,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,664 miles

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken - system still supported

Engine management light on

Front discs well worn

Gearbox noisy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer very corroded

Some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans

Wipers poor

n/s/r flexi hose ferule well corroded

n/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake has signs of being very hot in the past

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken - system still supported

Engine management light on

Front discs well worn

Gearbox noisy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads low

Rear silencer very corroded

Some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans

Wipers poor

n/s/r flexi hose ferule well corroded

n/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake has signs of being very hot in the past

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,316 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s washer jet needs adjusting

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust well corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s washer jet needs adjusting

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust well corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,800 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,515 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

nearside headlamp glass damaged.

nearside rear tyre below limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,570 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,576 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,383 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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Y342 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y342 GDU, 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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Y342 GDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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