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Y96 YAP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,925 miles

Corrosion & blow on rear exhaust box

Corrosion on rear n/s box section

Fail 6 Nov 2025 123,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion & blow on rear exhaust box

Corrosion on rear n/s box section

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,550 miles

Corrosion on front shockers

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,544 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Corrosion on front shockers

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,182 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front brake dragging at o/s

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front brake dragging at o/s

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,917 miles

Corrosion on inner wings

Stying kit on outer sill at n/s

Fail 23 Sep 2022 119,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear inner wings

Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,220 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Screw in o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2021 113,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid low

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

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,535 miles

Corrosion on front inner wing at o/s

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Fail 23 Sep 2020 106,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on front inner wing at o/s

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,702 miles

Corrosion on front and rear discs

Corrosion on front shockers

N/s front wishbone bush splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,332 miles

Corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Front shockers corroded

Front tyre wearing on edges at o/s

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front shockers

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,874 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust clamp

Eml on

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s centre bushes becoming worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,874 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust clamp

Eml on

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s centre bushes becoming worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,501 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,804 miles

Corrosion on front shockers.

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front shockers.

Corrosion on n/s front inner wing.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,495 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,882 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 32,304 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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Y96 YAP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y96 YAP, 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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Y96 YAP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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