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Y83 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,840 mi
Last recorded113,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,840 miles

Central Mirror slightly delaminated

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,482 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2019 104,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area, near front suspension as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn / wearing

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,006 miles

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

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

oil / fluid around power steering rack area

slight wear offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,554 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,542 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure not tested (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade split

corrosion to rear exhaust and exhaust clamp

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,355 miles

oil seeping from power steering rack area

rear exhaust holed, corroded and blowing .

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,540 miles

All four tyres showing sgins of perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 77,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All four tyres showing sgins of perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,259 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear box clamp missing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,150 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 53,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,588 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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Y83 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y83 UGJ, 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 Y83 UGJ registered?

Y83 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y83 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 UGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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