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Y954 UOB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,087 mi
Last recorded181,087 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 UOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 181,087 miles

both front shock-absorbers casing slightly corroded.

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 181,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock-absorbers casing slightly corroded.

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 176,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 169,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 169,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 161,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 141,418 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 141,418 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 133,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 120,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,106 miles

front tyres becoming worn

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut no cords showing

rear no plate slight delamination

Pass 4 Jan 2006 83,370 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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Y954 UOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y954 UOB, 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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Y954 UOB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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