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Y552 UKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 UKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 147,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre flat

Noise from aux belt area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 May 2025 147,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 146,987 miles

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up

subframe corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 146,633 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 May 2023 146,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 May 2022 146,170 miles

aux belt not running inline

Fail 23 May 2022 146,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

aux belt not running inline

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,944 miles

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

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

Fail 30 May 2019 145,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (n/s/r seal) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s washer not working

rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2017 145,686 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 145,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,015 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 145,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,826 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 144,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 67,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Airbag light stays on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,337 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y552 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y552 UKJ, 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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What year was Y552 UKJ registered?

Y552 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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