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Y87 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,979 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre; sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,274 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,221 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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Y87 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y87 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 Y87 UGJ registered?

Y87 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y87 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 UGJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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