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Y901 UBF

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 UBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,147 miles

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

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

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

ns and os inner cv gators leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 77,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,825 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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Y901 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y901 UBF, 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 Y901 UBF registered?

Y901 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y901 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 UBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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