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Y728 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,082 mi
Last recorded153,082 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 153,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 153,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 151,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 145,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 138,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,797 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,257 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,054 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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Y728 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y728 YVV, 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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Y728 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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