MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
plastic over sills fitted
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
plastic over sills fitted
Both offside washers weak
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Centre exhaust support bracket broken but supporting exhaust centre section
Front bumper damaged
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside outer washer blocked
Number plate lights dim
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front wiper blade split
Oil leak
Steering rack slightly weeping oil
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both offside washers weak
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Centre exhaust support bracket broken but supporting exhaust centre section
Front bumper damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside outer washer blocked
Number plate lights dim
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front wiper blade split
Oil leak
Steering rack slightly weeping oil
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y103 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y103 UGJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y103 UGJ?
You can check the full history of Y103 UGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y103 UGJ registered?
Y103 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.
Is Y103 UGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y103 UGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y103 UGJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y103 UGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.