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Y144 UMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,989 mi
Last recorded117,989 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2012 117,989 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 117,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light staying on

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 104,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light staying on

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,317 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 89,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to check front underside components fully due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,281 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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Y144 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y144 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

Y144 UMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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