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Y892 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,438 mi
Last recorded177,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 177,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear ehxuast box in poor condition

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 164,504 miles

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

Full outer sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

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

Slight bulkhead flex around steering rack mount

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2011 155,159 miles

Both front tyres on limits.

Front discs corroded.

Front flexi pipe leaking slightly.

Front pads getting low.

Fuel filter corroded badly.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 155,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Both front tyres on limits.

Front discs corroded.

Front flexi pipe leaking slightly.

Front pads getting low.

Fuel filter corroded badly.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 151,900 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 151,899 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 139,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 128,659 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly.

front tyres inner edges worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 128,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes fluctuating slightly.

front tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 114,698 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 23 Feb 2006 101,224 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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Y892 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y892 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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Y892 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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