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Y463 PUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,543 mi
Last recorded106,543 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 PUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 103,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 102,923 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 102,923 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,058 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 101,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on dash.

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,672 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on dash.

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 92,838 miles

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

o/s/f sidelamp bulb dull

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,838 miles

o/s/f sidelamp bulb dull

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,030 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,998 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,998 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,013 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement steering mounting

Pass 17 May 2006 69,342 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 69,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s rear tyre has superficial cracking to side walls

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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Y463 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y463 PUR, 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 Y463 PUR registered?

Y463 PUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y463 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y463 PUR shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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