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Y973 SUR

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,796 mi
Last recorded69,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 SUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,796 miles

Rear Rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,235 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall to tread cracking badly

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking very badly

Signs of fuel leak at fuel filter ( poss old leak)

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall to tread cracking badly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking very badly

Signs of fuel leak at fuel filter ( poss old leak)

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 62,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,229 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,656 miles

EM light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,886 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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Y973 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y973 SUR, 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 Y973 SUR registered?

Y973 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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