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Y244 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 74,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 46,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,468 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,717 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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Y244 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y244 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 Y244 UGF registered?

Y244 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y244 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y244 UGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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