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Y735 TBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 TBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,295 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust system corroded throughout , flexi section deteriorated , leak of gases on central joint

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished in tread grooves and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well area has a small corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack mounting area becoming very corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small stone chip to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,876 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and minor leak of gases at central clamp

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Steering column has minor play

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,734 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Minor play on steering column

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 83,734 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Minor play on steering column

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,134 miles

Minor Play to Steering Column

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,013 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 82,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,160 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,347 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear EXHAUST BOX EXCESSIVELY RUSTED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,347 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear EXHAUST BOX EXCESSIVELY RUSTED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,216 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,837 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 48,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,263 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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Y735 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y735 TBY, 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 Y735 TBY registered?

Y735 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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