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Y143 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,598 mi
Last recorded156,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 156,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s body panel damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 150,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s body panel damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 142,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 142,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 135,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 135,595 miles

Offside 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,811 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 127,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,610 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outsie

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,610 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outsie

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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Y143 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y143 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 Y143 UGJ registered?

Y143 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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