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Y149 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,025 mi
Last recorded52,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,025 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 52,025 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,114 miles

EML on

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,502 miles

Engine oil leaks

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,740 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer section corroded and becoming insecure

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of treadwall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode and blow

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,977 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,161 miles

accident damage to nearside rear door and wheelarch panels

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,363 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,224 miles

Both Side Front Iner Steering Arm Slight Play..

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,774 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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Y149 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y149 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 Y149 UGJ registered?

Y149 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y149 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 UGJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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