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Y276 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,939 miles

lambda reading is unreliable due to exhaust leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 136,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAILBOX INLET PIPE (7.1.2)

lambda reading is unreliable due to exhaust leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 124,015 miles

nearsde front tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Jan 2014 124,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearsde front tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,183 miles

oil leak at drive belt area

Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

oil leak at drive belt area

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 108,366 miles

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

excess travell on handbrake

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,335 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,334 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,867 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,362 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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Y276 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y276 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 Y276 UGF registered?

Y276 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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