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Y214 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,730 mi
Last recorded153,730 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 153,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on floor

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,441 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,954 miles

advise e m l is constantly on

advise rear exhaust box is heavily corroded monitor

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,668 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 102,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 46,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,937 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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Y214 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y214 UUG, 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 Y214 UUG registered?

Y214 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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