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Y152 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,891 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bulkhead behind steering rack flexing

Pass 17 May 2019 99,217 miles

Front slight mist of oil on nearside subframe area

slight mist of oil at pas pipe under bonnet

Fail 9 May 2019 99,214 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing badly corroded in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front slight mist of oil on nearside subframe area

slight mist of oil at pas pipe under bonnet

Pass 3 May 2018 92,554 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 brake back plates corroded

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor area also sillcovers fitted making inspection of outer sills difficult (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 brake back plates corroded

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 63,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,054 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,548 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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Y152 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y152 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 Y152 UGJ registered?

Y152 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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