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Y164 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,276 mi
Last recorded108,276 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,276 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 108,276 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 108,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,888 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 97,777 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,361 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

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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Y164 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y164 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y164 UGJ registered?

Y164 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y164 UGJ safe to buy?

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