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Y957 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,244 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 69,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 68,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,681 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 67,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 62,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,072 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,075 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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Y957 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y957 TGJ, 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 Y957 TGJ registered?

Y957 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y957 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 TGJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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