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Y272 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,351 miles

rear box in poor condition

rear disc in poor condition

rear springs in poor condition

rear tyre wearing on edges

vehicle sills fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 89,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,075 miles

"Stepping" on inner edge of both rear Tyres

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,075 miles

"Stepping" on inner edge of both rear Tyres

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,934 miles

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

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)

air bag/warning lamp on dash

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc showing slight fluctuation on rbt test indicating warped disc

tiny stone chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,990 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2007 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,080 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y272 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y272 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 Y272 UGF registered?

Y272 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y272 UGF safe to buy?

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