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Y892 GLG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 GLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,328 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,321 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 83,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,513 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,185 miles

engine breather leaking fumes into engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,495 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,827 miles

hose clip to fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

hose clip to fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

topped up low engine oil

Fail 15 Dec 2016 79,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

topped up low engine oil

Pass 5 May 2015 76,199 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 73,580 miles

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

there is very slight lateral movement between the steering rack and the ' D ' mounting bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,314 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer sidewall

o/s/f wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,285 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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Y892 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y892 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 Y892 GLG registered?

Y892 GLG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y892 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y892 GLG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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