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Y59 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,248 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck clip corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mount area and inner arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/splitting at base (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,850 miles

Front shockers rusty

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,926 miles

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

Nearside Front floor damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,926 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front floor damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,981 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s-n/s (2.4.G.1)

n/s side repeater lense damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,207 miles

handbrake lever high

rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 64,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,382 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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Y59 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y59 UGJ, 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 Y59 UGJ registered?

Y59 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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