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Y285 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,218 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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Y285 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y285 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 Y285 UGF registered?

Y285 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y285 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 UGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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