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Y94 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 141,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated front and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working center rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Centre exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Top of suspension coil to chassis area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,878 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 215/45/ZR17/91W EXTRA LOAD AVON ZV5

Nearside STEERING PLAY IN THREAD UNIT OF TRACK ROD END AND JOINER

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 133,878 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 215/45/ZR17/91W EXTRA LOAD AVON ZV5

Nearside STEERING PLAY IN THREAD UNIT OF TRACK ROD END AND JOINER

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,391 miles

Exhaust rusted

General oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2014 123,745 miles

Exhaust clamp centre to rear not secure

Exhaust rusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside headlight aim just in limit

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,745 miles

Exhaust clamp centre to rear not secure

Exhaust rusted

Nearside headlight aim just in limit

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,055 miles

Exhaust rusted

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front spot light damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 115,978 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking greese

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 110,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre below limit on edge and close to cords suggest urgent replacement

Tracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,380 miles

Front number plate cracked

Minor oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,113 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm ......Both front tyres worn below limit on edge

Tracking

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,750 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HOLE IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT UNIT

OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 78,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges. rear brake pads look low. rear brake pipe not in clip n/s/r.centre exhaust bracket detatched fron pipe (weld). o/s headlight chipped glass.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,621 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate sligthy damage

stone in off side headlight unit

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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Y94 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y94 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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Y94 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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