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Y774 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

239,022 mi
Last recorded239,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 239,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 239,016 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 234,177 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 231,817 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 231,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 226,843 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 226,842 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 218,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 218,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system By tank aria (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 201,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 201,583 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 200,918 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 198,385 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 198,385 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 196,315 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2009 180,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 150,165 miles

FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES ON LOWER ARM WORN (CAUSING SLIGHT MOVEMENT)

Pass 10 May 2007 125,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,430 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

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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Y774 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y774 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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Y774 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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