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X539 UGC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,398 mi
Last recorded113,398 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 113,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 113,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise both rear tyres worn slightly unevan

Fail 23 Sep 2010 106,800 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres worn slightly unevan

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 93,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,405 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,402 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

23% front brake imbalance(max 25% )

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,189 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 79,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2005 72,235 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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X539 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X539 UGC, 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 X539 UGC registered?

X539 UGC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X539 UGC safe to buy?

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