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Y488 AWP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 AWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 77,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,606 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 75,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,195 miles

Both front ABS pickup rings heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 71,993 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front ABS pickup rings heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre on wearbars

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,690 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,690 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,283 miles

n/s/r hand brake sticking but ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,881 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 48,799 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s wiper blade

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,239 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 43,239 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 33,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,849 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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Y488 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y488 AWP, 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 Y488 AWP registered?

Y488 AWP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y488 AWP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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