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Y223 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,748 mi
Last recorded153,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 153,748 miles

both front floor pans damaged

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 147,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,550 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Offside front tyre losing pressure

Fail 5 Mar 2009 120,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre losing pressure

Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,620 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,674 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y223 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y223 UGF, 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 Y223 UGF registered?

Y223 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y223 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 UGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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