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Y231 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,914 mi
Last recorded110,914 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 110,914 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2020 110,914 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,015 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 108,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,004 miles

Engine assembly seepage oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,439 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,439 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 98,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,130 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,773 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,334 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 74,348 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y231 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y231 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 Y231 UGF registered?

Y231 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y231 UGF safe to buy?

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