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Y137 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 159,460 miles

EML ON

Oil leak

discs rusty

little movement on neqarside handbrake cable/yoke

nearside rear tyre out of shape,(rim damage?)

slight flex on bulkhead behind steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2014 159,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

EML ON

Oil leak

discs rusty

little movement on neqarside handbrake cable/yoke

nearside rear tyre out of shape,(rim damage?)

slight flex on bulkhead behind steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,328 miles

EML ON

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

nearside handbrake cable needs re-routing, touching exhaust

slight body/chassis flexing on nearside front bulkhead behind rack

Fail 6 Oct 2012 157,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Pass 10 Oct 2011 141,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 73,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 73,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 19 May 2006 64,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,697 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

some test items hidden by covers, components and side skirts †

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y137 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y137 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 Y137 UGJ registered?

Y137 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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