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Y131 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,170 mi
Last recorded71,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,170 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,482 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,942 miles

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,182 miles

Near side rear tyre has slight cracking at outer sidewall also has superficial cuts.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,682 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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Y131 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y131 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 Y131 UGJ registered?

Y131 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y131 UGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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