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Y826 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 85,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres cracking and o/s/f

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,158 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from pipe, rear silencer joining clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,697 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Rear silencer outer skin holed. Centre mount bracket detached.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet poor. Partially blocked.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 27 May 2016 63,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 May 2015 60,953 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 60,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,559 miles

Battery just about turning over engine, very worn

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Stop light bulb failure warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 8 May 2014 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery just about turning over engine, very worn

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Stop light bulb failure warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,893 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,722 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 47,168 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,034 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,123 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,991 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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Y826 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y826 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 Y826 UGK registered?

Y826 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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