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Y312 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,412 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 112,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,070 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread area

signs of a previous fuel leak at the area of the fuel tank

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,315 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,382 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

slight stone chip on o/s headlamp lens

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,488 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,382 miles

near side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,873 miles

slight staining to rear number plate

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,104 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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Y312 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y312 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 Y312 UGF registered?

Y312 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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