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Y178 UKO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,163 mi
Last recorded102,163 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 UKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,163 miles

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

front brakes back plates corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,271 miles

corrosion evident on rear axle, front brake back plates & ex

Fail 23 Apr 2015 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion evident on rear axle, front brake back plates & ex

under body corrodeing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,709 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes hose ferrules and underside

nearside and offside inner arches corroded but not considered excessive

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,709 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes hose ferrules and underside

nearside and offside inner arches corroded but not considered excessive

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,567 miles

corrosion to underside brake pipes & exhaust

ns front suspension bush worn

os front strut top mount noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside brake pipes & exhaust

ns front suspension bush worn

os front strut top mount noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,139 miles

both ns tyres worn

corrosion to underside springs & struts

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 56,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both ns tyres worn

corrosion to underside springs & struts

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 49,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 49,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,174 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,170 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

n/s/r tread cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2006 40,752 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer wall,not to cords

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y178 UKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y178 UKO, 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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Y178 UKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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