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Y567 XHG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,838 mi
Last recorded102,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 XHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,838 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf outer sill is corroded/hole by front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsf floor is corroded/small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr floor is corroded/small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 102,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Osr brake is binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsf floor is corroded/hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr floor is corroded/hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on inner edge and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Middle exhaust heat shield is hitting exhaust

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,558 miles

under side corroded

Fail 3 May 2025 102,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

under side corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,015 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,050 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

MIL light on.

Offside front seatbelt retracting slowly.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,432 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,594 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2006 69,449 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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Y567 XHG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y567 XHG, 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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Y567 XHG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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