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Y642 UOO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,755 mi
Last recorded102,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 UOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 102,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,262 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,995 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 65,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,794 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,221 miles

exhaust mounting rubber missing

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and on the legal limit

Pass 26 May 2011 57,911 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2011 57,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,805 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,081 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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Y642 UOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y642 UOO, 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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Y642 UOO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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