MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BELOW SERVO (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorating at rear join
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BELOW SERVO (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorating at rear join
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
new tyres fitted [ wheels swapped to front]
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
no oil reading on dipstick [litre added]
offside front tyre worn thin on inside edge and has cuts in tread
slight movement in bulk head and steering rack mountings when shaking steering
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
front position lights dim
nearside front tyre cut on inside edge [ideally wants replacing]
offside rear light lense damaged [taped over]
rear tyres under inflated and worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres starting to wear on inside and outer edges
Drivers door mirror cover insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/R indicator lamp broken and taped
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y49 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y49 UGJ, 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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Y49 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.
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