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Y933 OEE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 OEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 81,592 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,942 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 76,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,589 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 75,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 May 2017 74,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2016 73,497 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 7 May 2015 73,188 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges

Pass 21 May 2014 73,094 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)

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

both front tyres worn on outer and inner surfaces 215 45 17

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,959 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER RETAINING CLAMP BADLY CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACING.

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

Pass 15 May 2012 72,751 miles

nearside front tyre is low on edges

nearside rear tyre is low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is low on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 5 May 2011 70,490 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)

n/s/r brake condition poor

rear exhaust clamp broken(rusty)

Fail 5 May 2011 70,490 miles

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

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)

n/s/r brake condition poor

rear exhaust clamp broken(rusty)

Pass 18 May 2010 66,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/cord nearly exposed

Pass 22 May 2009 60,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,639 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 25 Apr 2007 51,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,593 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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Y933 OEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y933 OEE, 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 Y933 OEE registered?

Y933 OEE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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