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Y277 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,983 mi
Last recorded127,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 127,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 120,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 112,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,584 miles

advise both rear tyres,wearing inner edges and on legal limits

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise power sterring rack has some movement at mounting points

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,461 miles

advise hand brake travel high

advise both eear coil springs corroded

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn-wearing

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise power steering rack has some movement at fixing points

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

advise some movement in near side front suspension arms

advise some movement in steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mounting cracked.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,530 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2008 49,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,089 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

small cuts to nearside front tyre inner wall

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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Y277 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y277 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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Y277 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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