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Y981 NYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,872 mi
Last recorded64,872 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 64,867 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler hose to tank bottom hose clip broken/rusted though no longer holding fuel hose secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,521 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2024 64,521 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2023 64,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 63,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,194 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,994 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,975 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis upper (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear brake union

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,917 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack mountains

Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,917 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack mountains

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,266 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank area

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,545 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,030 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,183 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,735 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,368 miles

perishing on rear tyres

repairs on bulkhead

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,770 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,770 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,442 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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Y981 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y981 NYA, 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 Y981 NYA registered?

Y981 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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