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Y239 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

corrosion on bulkhead

exhaust rear box corroded and slight blow

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on bulkhead

exhaust rear box corroded and slight blow

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,452 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,563 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres both cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,562 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,897 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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Y239 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y239 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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What year was Y239 UGJ registered?

Y239 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y239 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y239 UGJ shows 11 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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