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Y349 UOG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 UOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,243 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,151 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light illuminated

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Large cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front ABS signal pick up ring broken

No oil in engine (1ltr added before test could be carried out)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Smell of fuel from engine bay area but no visible leak detected

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,537 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,537 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

batary loose

both rear tyres wearing inner edge at 2mm

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

batary loose

both rear tyres wearing inner edge at 2mm

Fail 1 Mar 2012 91,465 miles

CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==NSF H/LIGHT LENS CRACKED RECC NEW==ENG COVERS==OSR SHOCK LEAKING RECC REPLACE PAIR

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,465 miles

CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==NSF H/LIGHT LENS CRACKED RECC NEW==ENG COVERS==OSR SHOCK LEAKING RECC REPLACE PAIR

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,985 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 80,983 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR DISCS POOR==REAR NO PLATE POOR==G/BOX OIL LEAK==

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

Pass 28 May 2009 70,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 70,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,741 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both number plates poor condition= front brake discs corroded= rear brake discs corroded= BULGE IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,443 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 57,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY ST /COL TOP BUSH==FR NO PLATE POOR==WEAR/PLAY IN TCA BUSHES==OSF TYRE 2.5MM==REQ TRACK

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 47,911 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT/SOFTNESS FR TCA BUSHES ==REAR SHOCKS APPEAR DAMP==SLIGHT LIFT IN NSR TYRE TREAD==

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 UOG 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 52.4%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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