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Y93 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,370 mi
Last recorded66,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed underinflated / heavily perished / cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,237 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,165 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Revs Unstable - Unable To Complete Test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,387 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,876 miles

engine light and transmission light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 64,876 miles

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

engine light and transmission light on

Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s front tyre side wall damaged but no plys/cord are exposed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak sump area

Tail exhaust poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2015 62,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s front tyre side wall damaged but no plys/cord are exposed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak sump area

Tail exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,795 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust outter casing corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2014 59,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust outter casing corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres going out of shape 215 45 17

Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,147 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres going out of shape 215 45 17

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,914 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 14,914 miles

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

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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Y93 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y93 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 Y93 UGJ registered?

Y93 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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