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Y78 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,736 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,658 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 43,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y78 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y78 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y78 UGJ?

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What year was Y78 UGJ registered?

Y78 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y78 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 UGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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