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Y63 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,898 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,693 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,693 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

wipers split but clearing the screen ok

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres HEAVILY worn on outer edges

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 1 May 2015 106,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,050 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2013 102,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,226 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,901 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,321 miles

completeexhaust system very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,562 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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Y63 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 Y63 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 Y63 UGJ registered?

Y63 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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