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Y126 UMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,325 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,696 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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Y126 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y126 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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Y126 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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