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Y315 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,709 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,704 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,792 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,012 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,583 miles

front registration plate cracked

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,393 miles

N/S/F indicator lense cracked, not affecting light output.

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

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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Y315 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y315 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 Y315 UGF registered?

Y315 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y315 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 UGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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