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Y238 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,120 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,748 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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Y238 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y238 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 Y238 UGF registered?

Y238 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y238 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 UGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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