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Y867 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,320 miles

engine mamagment light on dash

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mamagment light on dash

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,206 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2009 41,290 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 28,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cannot fully check nearside and offside rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

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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Y867 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y867 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 Y867 UGK registered?

Y867 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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