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Y91 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 110,183 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underside of vehicle highlighted in white crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated underside of vehicle highlighted in white crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underside of vehicle highlighted in white crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat / vehicle structure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated underside of vehicle highlighted in white crayon (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,911 miles

underside of car generally corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 109,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,838 miles

Rear silencer corroded

all rear suspention components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 109,838 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all rear suspention components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,021 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backbox corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,331 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2006 43,609 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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Y91 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y91 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 Y91 UGJ registered?

Y91 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y91 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 UGJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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