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Y627 GDW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,335 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 111,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor rusting

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,224 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall edge cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,004 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,640 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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Y627 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y627 GDW, 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 Y627 GDW registered?

Y627 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y627 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y627 GDW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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