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Y274 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,357 mi
Last recorded164,357 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 160,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. + very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer clamp broken , but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust clamp defective

Pass 9 Jul 2021 156,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 155,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 154,781 miles

fuel tank breather pipe , hose clip missing

Fail 15 Apr 2019 154,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

fuel tank breather pipe , hose clip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres becoming perished

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Apr 2018 153,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres becoming perished

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,691 miles

exhaust heat shields deteriorated and loosening.

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread lines

Pass 5 Apr 2016 143,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rust lip on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2016 143,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2015 136,347 miles

n/r tyre worn uneven on inside

Fail 2 Feb 2015 136,347 miles

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

n/r tyre worn uneven on inside

Pass 1 Feb 2014 130,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 130,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,597 miles

park brake may require attention

Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,324 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,705 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,525 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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Y274 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 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 Y274 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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Y274 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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