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Y224 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,313 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,130 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn and out of shape on edges

rear exhaust box clamp broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,487 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,323 miles

front brakes showing wear

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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Y224 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y224 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 Y224 UUG registered?

Y224 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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