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Y243 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,383 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf inner wheel arch has small hole/corroded on bulkhead side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf floor has small hole/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr shocker mounting has small hole/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has minor blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear boot floor has hole/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 95,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Nsr brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler hose clip is corroded/loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf inner wheel arch has small hole/corroded on bulkhead side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf floor has small hole/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr shocker mounting has small hole/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has minor blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear boot floor has hole/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,934 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut top of casings are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nsr brake is binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf upper shocker area is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Osf spring is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut top of casings are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nsr brake is binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osf upper shocker area is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,847 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension struts are corroded at the top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak Coolant leak on engine ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr shocker has slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,785 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,749 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsr floor has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osf floor has a hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Nsf outer sill is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Osf outer sill is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,903 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust mounting loose/rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,495 miles

Both lower inner sills deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,495 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Both lower inner sills deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,441 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2017 73,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,347 miles

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

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

corrosion to floorpan

rear exhaust section starting to deterioate

rear tyres starting to deterioate

Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

corrosion to floorpan

rear exhaust section starting to deterioate

rear tyres starting to deterioate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,162 miles

o/s/r tyre has deep cut to outter shoulder

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,661 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,422 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,421 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 32,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear upper brake hose ferrule corroded

tinted windows

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,796 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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Y243 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y243 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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Y243 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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