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Y757 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,083 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 19 Mar 2014 130,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance high

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust flange clamp corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 130,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust flange clamp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,473 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 121,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 109,291 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,287 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,483 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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Y757 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y757 UGK, 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 Y757 UGK registered?

Y757 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y757 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y757 UGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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