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Y251 UBO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,622 mi
Last recorded149,622 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 UBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 149,622 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 142,286 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

o\s\r tyre slightly perished

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,784 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch has multiple holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head above sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing has multiple holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch has multiple holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

floor corroded

movement in both rear axle bushes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,457 miles

Eml warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 126,457 miles

Eml warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 120,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 117,061 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,379 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,753 miles

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

advisery; engine management lamp staying on

Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advisery; engine management lamp staying on

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,037 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,083 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in the o/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,943 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 52,979 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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Y251 UBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y251 UBO, 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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Y251 UBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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