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Y49 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,068 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 137,067 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,892 miles

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]

Fail 4 Sep 2014 122,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,528 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,457 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,780 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 51,705 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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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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