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Y564 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,195 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 105,075 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r boot floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wing rear section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r body to axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 103,735 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative h/brake cable snapped on brake testing cable frayed. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut insert centre bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 100,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,255 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven thread pattern

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,469 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,705 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,406 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,403 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,087 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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Y564 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y564 TGD, 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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Y564 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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