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Y129 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,990 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,348 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in offside front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,292 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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Y129 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y129 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 Y129 UGJ registered?

Y129 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y129 UGJ safe to buy?

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