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Y166 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,638 mi
Last recorded89,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,638 miles

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 2 Feb 2013 76,559 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog/driving lamp is broken

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,157 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,157 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,177 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,177 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,982 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,040 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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Y166 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y166 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 Y166 UGJ registered?

Y166 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y166 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 UGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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