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Y534 UGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 UGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,584 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 88,580 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 88,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 May 2022 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,232 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Offside front suspension strut body corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and getting weak.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Fail 22 Jun 2021 75,232 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front suspension strut body corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and getting weak.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 18,917 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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Y534 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y534 UGN, 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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Y534 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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