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Y465 UGP

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 UGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,265 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

**rear exhaust clamp broken**

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s wiper has poor operation.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front tyre worn on edges recommend replacement

nearside and offsdie rear axle bushes detereated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front tyre worn on edges recommend replacement

nearside and offsdie rear axle bushes detereated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,836 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,528 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,438 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,634 miles

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

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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Y465 UGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y465 UGP, 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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Y465 UGP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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