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Y237 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 127,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2020 127,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail pipe connection (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 127,631 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bush's worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,636 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

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

Slight exhaust blow on the front pipe clamp.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,334 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition and clamp very corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,272 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,841 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside exterior mirror cover loose

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,444 miles

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

rear exhaust joints rusty

unable to assess front inner pads

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,131 miles

rear silencer/clamp getting rusty. †front pas pipe damp. †o/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewall slight damage.

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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Y237 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y237 UGJ, 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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Y237 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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