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Y488 UGW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 UGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 86,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bulkhead unable to scrape (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,692 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced X2 floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bulkhead unable to scrape (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,844 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,838 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,025 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorating slightly at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,338 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust backbox starting to fall apart

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust backbox starting to fall apart

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,000 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

exhaust backbox rotten

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,513 miles

x2 front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2007 37,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 33,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y488 UGW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y488 UGW, 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 Y488 UGW registered?

Y488 UGW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y488 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 UGW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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