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Y578 TGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,896 mi
Last recorded124,896 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,896 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating & slight leak turbo/manifold area

parking brake lever has travel

squeal offside front hub

Fail 11 May 2026 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing gaiter split and deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside front tyres perishing

park brake travel just met requirements

squeal from offside front hub area (brake /dust cover corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2024 122,618 miles

Exhaust flexible sections deteriorating

Handbrake lever has travel and may require adjustment

Nearside Front Retaining clip on NSF out CV boot broken. Gaiter still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Oil residue around engine

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel archs corroding

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

oil residue engine areas

parking brake lever has travel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush deflecting when braking - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

oil residue engine areas

parking brake lever has travel

rear exhaust silencer and clamp heavily deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

exhaust middle to rear join clamp is heavily deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch area's

exhaust middle to rear join clamp is deteriorating & rear box outer skin is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear join clamp is deteriorating & rear box outer skin is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Fail 9 Aug 2019 108,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle to rear join clamp is deteriorating

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside floor pan area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

oil residue engine area's

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,451 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,625 miles

Exhaust repaired

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,433 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 76,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,027 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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Y578 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y578 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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Y578 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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