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Y384 TGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 TGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,939 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small patch on front floor + bubbling on rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,392 miles

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

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 19 Feb 2014 56,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 36,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,388 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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Y384 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y384 TGC, 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 Y384 TGC registered?

Y384 TGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y384 TGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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