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Y144 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,220 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust system centre clmap brokin but system is still secure

Offside front (Bulkhead/s-rack mounting) steering component mounting prescribed area is slightly damaged

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

EML ON D/IGNITION PACK FAULT

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,049 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 25,538 miles

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

offside rear tyre, tyre face,starting to crack.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,512 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y144 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y144 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 Y144 UGJ registered?

Y144 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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