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Y578 UKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 UKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,679 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,679 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside WASHER JET PARCITLY BLOCKED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system croded

Pass 31 May 2016 74,070 miles

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,659 miles

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,198 miles

exhaust has slight blows at front and rear and joining clamps getting corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has slight blows at front and rear and joining clamps getting corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,849 miles

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

brake pipe unions starting to corrode

slight oil leak on front of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2012 63,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pipe unions starting to corrode

slight oil leak on front of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,124 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,761 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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Y578 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 Y578 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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Y578 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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