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Y236 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,488 mi
Last recorded171,488 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 171,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 171,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,925 miles

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 165,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,319 miles

Nearside sill corroded and sill covers fitted

both floors corroded

both front tyres worn and edges

both rear tyres perished and worn

exhaust corroded

front shockers corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 159,282 miles

Central Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened part of detachable frame missing/broken (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Front to rear gas pipe brackets corroded/broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/r cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r from front to rear pipes obstructed view for proper assesment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount(inner arch area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged Gas tank filler pipe cracking/perishing (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working tapped and worked (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded/split

engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,753 miles

corrosion to offside centre floor,nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

front registration plate deteriorating

front shock absorber bodys corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/sill covers fitted/difficult to assess

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front shock absorber bodys corroded

corrosion to offside centre floor,nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside and offside outer sills corroded/sill covers fitted/difficult to assess

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2015 150,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

signs of rear brake discs over heated

sill trims fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 150,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Offside Rear brake pads overheated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 147,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 134,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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nearside rear tyre has worn smooth on inside edge

rear silencer heatshield broken and fouling exhaust and has potential to foul nearside rear brake hose.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 134,909 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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nearside rear tyre has worn smooth on inside edge

rear silencer heatshield broken and fouling exhaust and has potential to foul nearside rear brake hose.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 130,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 123,058 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s and n/s front tyres uneven wear inner tread

o/s and n/s rear tyres uneven wear inner tread

Pass 15 May 2008 87,207 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 63,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y236 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y236 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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Y236 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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