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Y122 UMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,293 mi
Last recorded158,293 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 158,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o-s steering rack mount area weakened

o-s-f seat belt needs assistance to retract

o-s-f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre slightly misshaped

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2010 121,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread out of shape

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack mounting area on bulkhead weakened, o/s

Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,578 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread out of shape

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack mounting area on bulkhead weakened, o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,443 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 90,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,516 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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Y122 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

Y122 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y122 UMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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