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Y242 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2014 85,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outter sidewall (not deep enough to reach the cords)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,735 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,731 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,409 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,825 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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Y242 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y242 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 Y242 UGF registered?

Y242 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y242 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 UGF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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