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Y314 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,859 mi
Last recorded123,859 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 123,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 123,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering ram leaking on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak coming from the oil cooler pipe ()

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 20 May 2016 116,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine leaking oil from the oil filter housing

Fail 19 May 2016 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine leaking oil from the oil filter housing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,337 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL FROM FILTER HOUSING

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT WEEP OF POWER STEERING FLUID

Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped ACROSS CHASSIS (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure FILLER NECK JUBILEE CLIP LOOSE (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LEAKING OIL FROM FILTER HOUSING

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT WEEP OF POWER STEERING FLUID

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch seized

both rear brake discs rusty

jubalee clip rusty and insacure around fuel filler neck

offside rear inner arch rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside and nearside brake discs rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside and nearside brake discs rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,903 miles

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

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

clip on fuel filler neck rusty and insecure

offside and nearside indecators not working on 7 pin towbar socket

oil leaking from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,519 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner arch going rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket insecure

offside rear inner arch going rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,082 miles

rear exhaust pipe clamp going rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2009 81,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust pipe clamp going rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,990 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust clamp going rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2008 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust clamp going rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,336 miles

rear exhaust joint going rusty

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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Y314 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y314 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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Y314 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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