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Y223 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 96,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,434 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,063 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex before cat (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking with age

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,806 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shocks very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,001 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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Y223 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y223 UUG registered?

Y223 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y223 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 UUG shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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