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Y831 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light is on.

engine management light is on.

rear exhaust clamp is completely rotten.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 94,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 94,775 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 82,311 miles

front registration plate broken

o/s/f ABS wheel sensor securing bolt broken

Pass 29 May 2008 67,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,340 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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Y831 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y831 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 Y831 UGK registered?

Y831 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y831 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y831 UGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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