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Y898 UGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 140,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 130,674 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting top area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,384 miles

Exhaust flexi is leaking

Exhaust heat shield is loose

Front bumper is damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2009 80,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust flexi is leaking

Exhaust heat shield is loose

Front bumper is damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,173 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,399 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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Y898 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y898 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 Y898 UGK registered?

Y898 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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