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Y817 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 77,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,033 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 43,194 miles

slight windscreen damage zone A

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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Y817 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y817 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 Y817 UGK registered?

Y817 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y817 UGK safe to buy?

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