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Y837 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,898 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,898 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,026 miles

osr hand brake effort low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/ frnt tyre cut less 25mm

Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,778 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/ frnt tyre cut less 25mm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,200 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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Y837 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y837 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 Y837 UGK registered?

Y837 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y837 UGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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