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Y116 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,737 mi
Last recorded75,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 71,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,371 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,483 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,756 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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Y116 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y116 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 Y116 UGJ registered?

Y116 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y116 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 UGJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y116 UGJ have outstanding finance?

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