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Y242 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

845,077 mi
Last recorded845,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 845,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,444 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,429 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,724 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 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y242 UGJ registered?

Y242 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y242 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 UGJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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