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Y822 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 123,395 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure Underside fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Advise both fronts and N/S/R tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cuts in tread tyre size 225/ 45 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 123,387 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 123,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,696 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sidewall damaged but not showing chords

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,129 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported in front of silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front sidewall damaged but not showing chords

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler hose clip broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filler hose clip broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 48,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,014 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y822 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y822 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 Y822 UGK registered?

Y822 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y822 UGK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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