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Y885 GLG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 GLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 134,887 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 134,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 134,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust sitting on nearside parking brake cable

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,713 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front of both sills badly corroded, but not in prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from above front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,013 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two centre mounts broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,008 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 104,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre section & rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,308 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,304 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,287 miles

Front disc pads fitted upside down with wear indicators uppermost.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 35,790 miles

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

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

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Y885 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y885 GLG, 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 Y885 GLG registered?

Y885 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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