MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet damaged
engine management light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly.
Engine oil leak to the rear and side of engine.
Front brake discs showing signs of wear.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake discs rusty and pitted.
Rear exhaust clamp very rusty (part missing)
Both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly.
Engine oil leak to the rear and side of engine.
Front brake discs showing signs of wear.
Rear brake discs rusty and pitted.
Rear exhaust clamp very rusty (part missing)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y879 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y879 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 Y879 UGK registered?
Y879 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2001.
Is Y879 UGK safe to buy?
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