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Y954 AEX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 143,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 142,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 142,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 141,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 135,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,423 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 132,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2013 108,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 107,077 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,054 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall split

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,352 miles

front tyres worn

o.s/f tyre worn

panal damage

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,392 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 69,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers over both front inner wings and can not see correctly

over sills fitted and can not see correctly

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,932 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers over both front inner wings and can not see correctly

over sills fitted and can not see correctly

Fail 12 Sep 2006 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2006 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty and worn

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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Y954 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y954 AEX, 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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Y954 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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