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Y358 FNO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 FNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,503 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel smell under bonnet. no obvious leaks observed.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive There is a small fracture at bulkhead near to brake servo and steering rack mounting, not considered excessive or reducing strength and continuity of the area. repair is advised. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binds after applying parking brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive There is a small fracture at bulkhead near to brake servo and steering rack mounting, not considered excessive or reducing strength and continuity of the area. repair is advised. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

clip at fuel filler neck/breather hose broken. advise repair.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,010 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 80,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,977 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,248 miles

rear exhaust to middle clamp corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,490 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,934 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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Y358 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y358 FNO, 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 Y358 FNO registered?

Y358 FNO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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