CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y734 PVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,344 mi
Last recorded71,344 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 PVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,050 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,015 miles

nearside rear lights lens damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,191 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,493 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,552 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,402 miles

One element of stop tail light not working

front tyres worn to 2.5 mm tread

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,027 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y734 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y734 PVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y734 PVV?

You can check the full history of Y734 PVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y734 PVV registered?

Y734 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y734 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y734 PVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y734 PVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y734 PVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.