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B5 OLP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 144,034 miles

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

plastic covers over outer sill+underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,693 miles

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

plastic cover over outersills+ underbody obscuring some undererside components

Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,476 miles

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

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2024 138,476 miles

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

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

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over outer sills +under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over outer sills +under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,905 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2020 124,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,849 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 101,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger / bracket corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 89,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger / bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,977 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,325 miles

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

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

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,966 miles

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

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

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

rear exhaust clamp rust

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,586 miles

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

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

chip windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,957 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

chip windscreen

rear shockers damp

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,942 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre near limit outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,942 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre limit outer edge

track may need adjustment

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,633 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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B5 OLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B5 OLP, 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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B5 OLP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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