MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on rear brake flexi hose ferrules.May need attention soon
eml light on
heavy corrosion to exhaust system
heavy damage to n/s door mirror
slight binding on o/s/r brake
steering system feels stiffer than normal.May need attention soon
surface corrosion/pitting to rear brake discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on rear brake flexi hose ferrules.May need attention soon
eml light on
heavy corrosion to exhaust system
heavy damage to n/s door mirror
slight binding on o/s/r brake
steering system feels stiffer than normal.May need attention soon
surface corrosion/pitting to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r wheel slightly binding
o/s/r tyre badly age cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
rear handbrake arm return springs missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r wheel slightly binding
o/s/r tyre badly age cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y279 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y279 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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Y279 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y279 UGF safe to buy?
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