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Y122 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,714 miles

Inside of n/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Fail 25 Jun 2016 91,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light on.

Pass 22 May 2015 80,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 67,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn slightly

rear subframe bushes worn slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2011 59,801 miles

O/S/R wheel slightly buckled

both front lower suspension arms, bushes slightly worn

centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

rear subframe mounts slightly worn

slight play in both front shock absorber upper mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,711 miles

front suspension lower arms inner bushes slightly worn

rear subframe mounts slightly worn

slight play in front shock absorber upper mounts

Pass 28 May 2009 54,774 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 27 May 2008 52,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 27 May 2008 52,727 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 9 May 2007 47,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,907 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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Y122 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y122 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 Y122 UGJ registered?

Y122 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y122 UGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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