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Y66 DTB

2016 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

90,276 mi
Last recorded90,276 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 DTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,256 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 90,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,956 miles

n/s & o/s rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded / weakened

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,813 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 42,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 34,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,404 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,947 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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Y66 DTB is a 2016 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 Y66 DTB, 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 10 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y66 DTB is a 2016 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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