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Y233 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,083 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front inner wing corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 122,842 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under driver's seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake slow to respond but meets requirements.

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 119,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake slow to respond but meets requirements.

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 114,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,662 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded central (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside wiper deteriorated but still clears screen

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,173 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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Y233 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y233 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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Y233 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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