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Y161 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,854 mi
Last recorded155,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 155,854 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 155,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 154,186 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 152,945 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,933 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside handbrake cable corroded

Advise corrosion to offside central floor area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 147,502 miles

Advise slight corrosion to central floor area

Fail 27 Jun 2022 147,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 138,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,695 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 131,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight Exhaust blow.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,051 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Jun 2016 111,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,485 miles

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

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,453 miles

advise check engine warning light on.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 96,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise check engine warning light on.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,677 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,676 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 30 May 2012 81,684 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes slight movement.

advise front brake discs cooroded and lipped and brake pads wearing low.

advise rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and slight weep from rack.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,977 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front and rear brake discs corroding and lipped

advise near rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

advise off side front tyre wearing low tread and has nail init

advise power steering rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Fail 27 Jun 2011 74,977 miles

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front and rear brake discs corroding and lipped

advise near rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

advise off side front tyre wearing low tread and has nail init

advise power steering rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,757 miles

advise both front lower arm suspension bushes worn

advise nail in off side front tyre

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise some movement at rack mounting points

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,609 miles

advise child seats fitted to both rear outter seats

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise power steering rack weeping

advise suspension,brakes and exhaust all starting to corrode

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,148 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,200 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,028 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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Y161 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y161 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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Y161 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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