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Y833 HMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,885 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,284 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp has corroded and fallen off back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,146 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,659 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 89,657 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,117 miles

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

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Fail 15 Sep 2018 82,480 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

slight coolant leak. (core plug in front of engine block)

Fail 14 Sep 2018 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

slight coolant leak. (core plug in front of engine block)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,884 miles

Front front tyres cracking on tread

Offside Front rusty in wheel arch

slight blow on flexy on exhaust

under body rusty by drain holes

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,328 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,764 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,764 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,869 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 May 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,014 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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Y833 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y833 HMY, 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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Y833 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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