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Y451 GPN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 GPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,177 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

osf rear of wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,000 miles

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

osf inner wing corroded at rear of arch

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

reare axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 91,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear heat sheld lose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,344 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,984 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 May 2018 86,152 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2018 86,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2017 82,768 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 75,840 miles

Exhaust centre flexible joint has a minor leak

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 8 May 2015 75,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust centre flexible joint has a minor leak

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,614 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,059 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,508 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 9 May 2012 65,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 May 2011 62,209 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 62,204 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,402 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2009 54,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 54,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,504 miles

movement in bulkhead by steering/brake survo mounting area.

Pass 16 May 2007 37,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,606 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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Y451 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y451 GPN, 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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Y451 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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