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Y566 UKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,856 mi
Last recorded90,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 UKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 84,881 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering Rack Has Slight Play In Its Fixings (Bush Brackets)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,048 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 73,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,581 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,540 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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Y566 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y566 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 Y566 UKJ registered?

Y566 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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