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Y269 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer corroded

small hole not near/in prescribed area offside floor

Pass 21 May 2025 133,018 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

small hole not near/in prescribed area offside floor

Fail 14 May 2025 132,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

small hole not near/in prescribed area offside floor

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osf floor has small hole and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has minor leak and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 129,646 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 129,638 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 129,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 128,521 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,198 miles

Rear Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 104,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, centre bush - part of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, center bush - part of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing faster on inner edge

Rear axle bushes have minor movement

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,093 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,065 miles

Coolant leak

both frount tyres worn on inner and outer tread patterns

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,065 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both frount tyres worn on inner and outer tread patterns

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,169 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f inner sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,892 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2005 28,320 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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Y269 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y269 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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Y269 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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