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Y159 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 72,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 71,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,362 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,203 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on adult belt.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,560 miles

E.M.L ON DESHBOARD.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,743 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,524 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 16,524 miles

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

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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Y159 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y159 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 Y159 UGJ registered?

Y159 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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