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Y165 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,210 mi
Last recorded132,210 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 132,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak massive oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 132,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak massive oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,057 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Fail 16 Jun 2017 125,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler breather hose clip corroded in half by fuel tank

Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler breather hose clip corroded in half by fuel tank

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's starting to wear thin on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,003 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,054 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,205 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2008 71,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 71,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 62,148 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,993 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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Y165 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y165 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 Y165 UGJ registered?

Y165 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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