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Y157 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,529 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,220 miles

bonnet has slight damage

nsf wing mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2017 88,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

bonnet has slight damage

nsf wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,194 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhuast bracket holder damaged, but system adequately supported.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 79,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhuast bracket holder damaged, but system adequately supported.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,253 miles

Near Side Rear tyre has an nail.

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

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

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 71,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)

Near Side Rear tyre has an nail.

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,696 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,339 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,716 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 26,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,484 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,454 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 14,713 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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Y157 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y157 UUG, 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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Y157 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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