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Y836 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 158,431 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area - drain holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose and under bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area - drain holes (5.2.6)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 152,980 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 152,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal brake pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 144,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust heat shield fixing loose but not likely to fall off.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,972 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 124,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 124,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 113,588 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear registration plate has slight staining.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blows on exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2008 82,992 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 52,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,381 miles

both front tyres down to legal limit/ devoid of thread inner edges. †screw in o/s/f tyre possible puncture.

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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Y836 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y836 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 Y836 UGK registered?

Y836 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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