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Y72 PVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,222 mi
Last recorded28,222 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 28,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 26,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,724 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 26,349 miles

front tyres worn on edges and all 4 tyres cracked, on limit for close to showing cords in places

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,991 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,574 miles

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,143 miles

all tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 8,765 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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Y72 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y72 PVY, 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 Y72 PVY registered?

Y72 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y72 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 PVY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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