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Y818 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,189 mi
Last recorded57,189 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge cracking and wearing uneven on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower central and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge's and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking wearing uneven on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,046 miles

advise front tyre wear near side and off side

Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,510 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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Y818 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y818 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 Y818 UGK registered?

Y818 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y818 UGK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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