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Y808 SDD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,790 mi
Last recorded27,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 27,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres slight perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,634 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 27,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,075 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,893 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc pads getting low

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2009 25,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,301 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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Y808 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y808 SDD, 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

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What year was Y808 SDD registered?

Y808 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y808 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 SDD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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