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Y118 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,124 mi
Last recorded155,124 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,124 miles

brake light fitted to rear boot not working

exhaust system deteriated

exhaust system deteriated

front and rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,483 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE

Fail 14 Apr 2016 143,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,576 miles

EXAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Fail 7 Mar 2015 130,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

EXAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,697 miles

clip broken on fuel tank breather pipe

front brake discs lipped and coroded

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr osr tyres worn on inner edges

osr nsr brake hose ferrules corroded

osr tyre wall starting to crack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 117,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clip broken on fuel tank breather pipe

front brake discs lipped and coroded

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr osr tyres worn on inner edges

osr nsr brake hose ferrules corroded

osr tyre wall starting to crack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers split

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

rear section exaust is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,215 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,260 miles

flexi pipe blowing slightly both rear tyres out of shape slightly on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,169 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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Y118 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y118 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 Y118 UGJ registered?

Y118 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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