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Y909 BAR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,793 miles

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

Front washers not working on all jets

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 86,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 May 2025 85,782 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 84,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 84,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box blowing too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 May 2023 83,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 83,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge and 15 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge and 15 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,832 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,582 miles

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

Rear exhaust and clamp corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Front Seat belt catch has sticky operation

Nearside Front Slight movement in shock absorber

Nearside Rear Seat belt catch has sticky operation

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and unevenly

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 53,143 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 53,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both fron tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,307 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 44,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,346 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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Y909 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y909 BAR, 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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Y909 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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