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Y966 AEX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,217 mi
Last recorded43,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 42,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 39,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 37,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join & front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,958 miles

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

approx. 22% front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,869 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,471 miles

Exhaust hitting on fuel tank mounting.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust hitting on fuel tank mounting.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,910 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)

Slight play in steering rack flexible mounting

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,155 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 23 Oct 2009 26,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,949 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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Y966 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y966 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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What year was Y966 AEX registered?

Y966 AEX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 AEX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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