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Y541 UGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,640 mi
Last recorded132,640 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 UGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 132,640 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 129,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 129,647 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,957 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 125,908 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,292 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front chassis starting to corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front chassis starting to corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 101,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 96,780 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 92,618 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 92,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp rear is very rusty

o.s.r tyre pearishing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,330 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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Y541 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y541 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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Y541 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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