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Y908 UBF

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 UBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n.s.f. brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2008 106,397 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 83,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 69,227 miles

E.C.U LIGHT-ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y908 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y908 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 Y908 UBF registered?

Y908 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y908 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 UBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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