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Y117 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,625 mi
Last recorded65,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,185 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 65,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,831 miles

Engine management warning light is on

Offside Front tyre warn on the inside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2017 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management warning light is on

Offside Front tyre warn on the inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,730 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,730 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Engine management light on

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,902 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,204 miles

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

Offside wiper rubber hase a split end

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,516 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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Y117 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y117 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 Y117 UGJ registered?

Y117 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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