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Y418 PBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 PBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 129,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 125,438 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,921 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section in poor condition with corrosion and the outer skin peeling. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation needed to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 121,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 121,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner os bulkhead, will need to be repaired for next Mot (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,831 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,150 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in bush.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor, not holed as of yet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

slight flexing from steering rack mountings

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,981 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,165 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,165 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,540 miles

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

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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Y418 PBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y418 PBD, 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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Y418 PBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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