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Y797 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 148,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 147,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,296 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust guard insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2017 143,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 143,865 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 141,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 141,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 140,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,683 miles

Metal bracket welded on exhaust for centre mount 50% cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,096 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 119,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 112,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,842 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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Y797 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 Y797 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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Y797 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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