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Y113 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,762 mi
Last recorded72,762 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 72,762 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone outer bush slight movement

Offside front suspension lower wishbone outer bush showing rust marks and slight movement

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,143 miles

cannot fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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Y113 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y113 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 Y113 UGJ registered?

Y113 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y113 UGJ safe to buy?

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