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Y153 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,800 miles

O/s/f seat belt webbing frayed.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Various body and bumper damage

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,210 miles

Engine management light on

Slight exhaust leak at centre section, Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,751 miles

Alloy scuffed

Engine management light on

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,804 miles

Exhaust system corroded , but not leaking

Front brake disc surfaces worn/lipped

Various light body damage

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,516 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,038 miles

eml light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,038 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,947 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,923 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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Y153 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y153 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 Y153 UGJ registered?

Y153 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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