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Y544 UGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 UGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,975 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,889 miles

nearside front shock absorber heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,639 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine warning light on

long travel hand brake lever

rear brake discs corroded/scored

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worn on edges

long travel hand brake lever

rear brake discs corroded/scored

small cut in sidewall off side front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,338 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine manegment light on

exhaust corroded

play in steering column top mount

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,725 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tye showing age cracks

Offside front tyre wearing on egdes

Rear disc slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Washers weak

Fail 20 Aug 2011 78,725 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tye showing age cracks

Offside front tyre wearing on egdes

Rear disc slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Washers weak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,438 miles

power steering pinion damp

offside rear light lens cracked

both front suspension lower arm bushes perishing and starting to separate.

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,248 miles

both rear tyres getting ver close to wear bands

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,351 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 39,075 miles

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

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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Y544 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y544 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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Y544 UGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y544 UGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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