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Y865 HVY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,726 mi
Last recorded57,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 57,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 57,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 57,314 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,784 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor cleaning both front to rear brake pipes slight pitting center exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,298 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 31,298 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,875 miles

Slight cracking/perishing in rear tyre treads

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,875 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Slight cracking/perishing in rear tyre treads

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,116 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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Y865 HVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y865 HVY, 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 Y865 HVY registered?

Y865 HVY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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