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Y167 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

engine very smokey

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,253 miles

both front lower arms, front bushes deteriating resulting in slight movement

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms, front bushes deteriating resulting in slight movement

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,367 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of extreme wear to inner shoulder steering geometry check maybe needed

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,820 miles

Front & rear discs scored & undercutting. Pads are also wearing 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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Y167 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y167 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 Y167 UGJ registered?

Y167 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y167 UGJ safe to buy?

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