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Y257 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service 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)

low washer fluid light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,544 miles

some play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,544 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 60,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,395 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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Y257 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y257 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 Y257 UGF registered?

Y257 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y257 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 UGF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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