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Y108 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,900 mi
Last recorded79,900 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 79,179 miles

Front tyre edges worn

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre edges worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 79,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyre inner edges worn

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure Bulk head weak (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre run flat?

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure bulkhead weak (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 76,849 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,847 miles

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

engine has tapperty sound

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine has tapperty sound

Fail 21 Apr 2012 61,502 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,066 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,013 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,013 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,320 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,793 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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Y108 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y108 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.

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What year was Y108 UGJ registered?

Y108 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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