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Y349 UGF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 UGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,489 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,276 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust clamp detteriorated

steering rack is moving on lock to lock , unable to check bulk head

Fail 7 Jan 2012 87,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp detteriorated

steering rack is moving on lock to lock , unable to check bulk head

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,614 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,629 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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Y349 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y349 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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Y349 UGF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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