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Y823 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,412 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine stabiliser ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,211 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,211 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,566 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,256 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PERISHED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PERISHED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED

Pass 15 Oct 2016 68,892 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,750 miles

Advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

Advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,967 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,719 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,505 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,818 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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Y823 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y823 UGK registered?

Y823 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y823 UGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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