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Y346 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,371 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge - BORDERLINE PASS

offside + nearside rear tyres poor condition - lots of deep cuts in tread - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,317 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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Y346 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y346 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 Y346 UGF registered?

Y346 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y346 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y346 UGF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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