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Y762 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,762 mi
Last recorded71,762 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 71,762 miles

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

park brake application uneven

Fail 13 May 2014 71,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

park brake application uneven

Pass 17 May 2013 65,502 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 65,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 60,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre deforming on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 56,173 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount weak

o/s/r tyre deforming on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp weak

Pass 15 May 2010 51,480 miles

offside headlamp cracked

rear bumper damaged in centre.

Pass 21 May 2009 44,748 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid level low

front b rake pads reqiured in aprox 6 to 10,000 miles

rear brake pads aprox half worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,018 miles

O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL TO TYRE HAS DAMAGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL TO TYRE HAS DAMAGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,012 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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Y762 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y762 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 Y762 UGK registered?

Y762 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y762 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y762 UGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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